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AccessibleUpdated for the 2026-2027 cycle

Augsburg University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Augsburg University, a private college in Minnesota, reports a 82% acceptance rate and sits in the accessible band. In practice that means it admits most qualified applicants, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Your odds at Augsburg University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Augsburg University weighs, where it ranks among Minnesota schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1230, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
82%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1230
of admitted students
Type
Private
Minneapolis, MN
Average net price
$23,873
per year after aid

What do students study at Augsburg University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 115 (23.5%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 51 (10.4%)Psychology · 40 (8.2%)Education · 37 (7.6%)Visual and Performing Arts · 34 (7%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 32 (6.5%)Social Sciences · 29 (5.9%)Public Administration and Social Service · 25 (5.1%)Computer and Information Sciences · 22 (4.5%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 22 (4.5%)Communication and Journalism · 17 (3.5%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 14 (2.9%)

Will I get into Augsburg University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Augsburg University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Augsburg University?

Your odds at Augsburg University are not the same as its 82% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Augsburg University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Augsburg University hard to get into?

Augsburg University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 82% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Augsburg University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Augsburg University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Augsburg University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Augsburg University?

Augsburg University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1230. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Augsburg University.

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Your chances at Augsburg University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Augsburg University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Augsburg University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1170 SAT?

About 97% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1170 SAT, the middle of Augsburg University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1230 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Augsburg University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 110025th pctSAT 1170middleSAT 123075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.554%Likely68%Likely78%Safety56%Likely
2.882%Safety90%Safety94%Safety88%Safety
3.194%Safety97%Safety98%Safety97%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/augsburg-university.

How to get into Augsburg University

Built from Augsburg University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

There is no formula that guarantees a spot at Augsburg University, but the applicants who get in tend to do the same four things. Here is what the numbers say each one looks like.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Augsburg University carries about a 3.10 core GPA and a 1180 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Augsburg University weighs

Augsburg University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Augsburg University's exact dates at www.augsburg.edu.

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How many students apply to Augsburg University, and how many get in?

Augsburg University admitted 3,319 of the 4,337 students who applied for fall 2023, which works out to 76.5%. 684 enrolled. Only about 21% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Augsburg University enrolls about 2,494 undergraduates in total, 55% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Applied
4,337
fall 2023
Admitted
3,319
76.5% of applicants
Enrolled
684
21% yield
Undergraduates
2,494
Minneapolis, large city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Augsburg University?

Augsburg University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores, so admission turns on your transcript, rigor, and the rest of the file.

Test scores
Neither required nor recommended
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Augsburg University looks for

What Augsburg University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Augsburg University are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Augsburg University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Important
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Augsburg University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Augsburg University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Well below the admitted range
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How much does Augsburg University cost after financial aid?

Augsburg University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $62,303 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $45,452. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,873 a year, and it ranges from $21,318 for families earning under $30,000 to $32,123 for families earning over $110,000. 56% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$62,303
per year, before aid
Average net price
$23,873
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
56%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$21,318
$30k to $48k$23,180
$48k to $75k$21,524
$75k to $110k$23,223
Over $110k$32,123

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Augsburg University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Augsburg University student who received federal aid earns $58,829 a year, up from $48,616 at six years. 52% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $25,347; 77% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$58,829
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
52%
within six years
Retention
72%
return for year two
Median debt
$25,347
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Augsburg University compares in Minnesota

Augsburg University ranks #14 most selective of 23 schools in Minnesota in our database.

Among the 23 Minnesota schools we track, Augsburg University ranks #14 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Carleton College (20%) and Crown College (23%) sit nearby, which makes Minnesota a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Carleton College
20%acceptance · MN
Crown College
23%acceptance · MN
Macalester College
29%acceptance · MN
Bethany Lutheran College
39%acceptance · MN
St. Olaf College
48%acceptance · MN
Bemidji State University
56%acceptance · MN
Minnesota State Moorhead
59%acceptance · MN
Gustavus Adolphus College
61%acceptance · MN
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Similar to Augsburg University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Augsburg University often weigh Gonzaga University, Loyola University Chicago, and Samford University, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Gonzaga University
82%acceptance · WA
Loyola University Chicago
82%acceptance · IL
Samford University
82%acceptance · AL
St. Bonaventure University
82%acceptance · NY
Molloy University
82%acceptance · NY
Muskingum University
82%acceptance · OH

Frequently asked questions

What is Augsburg University's acceptance rate?

Augsburg University admitted 3,319 of 4,337 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 76.5% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 21% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Augsburg University test-optional?

Augsburg University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores.

How much does Augsburg University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Augsburg University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $23,873 a year against a sticker price of about $62,303. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $21,318 on average.

What do Augsburg University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Augsburg University are $58,829 a year among students who received federal aid, and 52% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Augsburg University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Augsburg University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Augsburg University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Augsburg University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Augsburg University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Augsburg University specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.