Augustana University is a private liberal arts university located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1860, it is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). As a private institution, Augustana operates independently of state government funding, relying instead on tuition, donations, and endowments.
The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, emphasizing a personalized education with a low student-to-faculty ratio. Unlike public universities, Augustana sets its own tuition rates and admission policies, often providing need-based and merit-based financial aid to students.
