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.
