Augustana University
Augustana University is a private Lutheran university in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 2,500 students from across the United States and around the world.
Augustana University is a private Lutheran university in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, founded in 1860. It provides education to more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students drawn from 44 states and 45 countries, on a 100-acre campus. The institution's operations are guided by the Viking Bold strategic plan.
The university offers more than 100 different majors, minors, and pre-professional programs, alongside nearly a dozen master's and doctoral degrees. Class sizes average 21 students, supported by a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. For 2025 graduates, 98% reported positive career outcomes and 96% gained admission to continuing education.
Campus life includes seven residence halls, apartment complexes, and theme houses. The university fields 21 NCAA Division II athletic teams and recently added Division I men's hockey. Students can participate in more than 100 organizations, performing arts ensembles in music and theatre, and events such as the Applied AI Summit.