Augustana University

What does Augustana University offer in terms of athletics?

The Augustana Vikings compete primarily in NCAA Division II as members of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Men's ice hockey is a notable exception: Augustana's hockey program competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Varsity opportunities include sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, swimming and diving, and track and field. A broad list of sports associated with student activity should not be read as a list of varsity teams: club, intramural and recreational offerings have different schedules, eligibility rules and levels of competition. Prospective participants should consult the current athletics and campus recreation listings for a specific sport, and varsity recruits should discuss roster opportunities and any aid directly with the program.

What student groups and Associations are available at Augustana University?

Augustana students can participate in organizations built around academic interests, service, cultural connections, the arts, faith and student leadership. These groups offer a different kind of involvement from varsity sports or a paid campus job.

Student government provides a route into campus representation, while performing ensembles and theater create opportunities for students whose majors may be outside the arts. Augustana also has a student-run newspaper and a student-run television outlet. Because recognition and activity can change from year to year, students looking for a particular club should check the current organization directory and ask when it meets, rather than assume that a past listing reflects an active group.

Who studies at Augustana University?

Augustana enrolled 2,390 students in the reported institutional figures. Its student body includes South Dakota residents, students from other states and international students, rather than drawing solely from the Sioux Falls area.

In the reported geographic breakdown, about half of students were South Dakota residents, 39% came from other U.S. states and 11% came from other countries. Reported entering enrollment included 534 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 67 transfer-in students. Those are entering groups, not counts of all undergraduates or all graduate students.

Peterson's reported 1,479 White students, 115 Hispanic or Latino students, 108 Black or African American students, 83 students identifying with two or more races, and smaller counts in other reported categories. Such figures describe enrollment at a point in time; they do not by themselves establish what an individual student's social experience will be.

How does student life look like at Augustana University?

Augustana combines a residential campus with a substantial commuting population. The reported housing figures indicate that 67% of students live on campus and 33% commute, so daily routines can differ considerably depending on where a student lives.

Students can connect through campus programming, performances, service and recreation as well as classes. A reported student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1 gives one broad indication of instructional scale, but it does not specify the size of every lecture, laboratory or graduate course. Campus health and psychological counseling services are reported, which may matter to students comparing support arrangements. New students should check orientation schedules and the current availability and scope of services before planning around them.

What libraries are available to students at Augustana University?

Mikkelsen Library is Augustana University's main academic library. It provides a place for coursework and research as well as access to library materials and academic information resources.

Students can reserve study rooms, a useful option for group projects or focused work. For research assignments, the relevant services to explore include librarian assistance, the catalog, digital journals and databases, and ways to obtain materials the library does not hold locally. Access rules for licensed online resources and borrowing services may differ for current students, alumni and visitors. Students who rely on late-night study space should check posted hours rather than assume the library maintains a 24-hour study area.