Augustana College

Augustana's liberal arts curriculum encourages connections among disciplines. Students have combined public health, biology and Classics, while faculty and alumni work across health care, science, journalism, education and the arts. Research connected to the college includes studies of reproductive health, the brain's glymphatic system and coronary artery disease. Historical inquiry also has a place: faculty research on Bishop Hill, Illinois, brings political science and anthropology together, and Special Collections has helped shape careers in preserving personal stories.

The Rock Island campus follows the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities region. Facilities include the John Deere Planetarium, Fryxell Geology Museum, Thomas Tredway Library, Brunner Theatre Center and the Swenson Swedish American Research Center. Students can gain practical experience through the EDGE Center, providing communications, marketing and creative services for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Music and performance are part of campus life, with faculty recitals and concerts held on campus.

Augustana offers 100 majors and areas of study, along with career tools and support for student goals. A recent graduate survey found that 95% of respondents were employed, in graduate school or continuing experiential learning during a gap year within six months of graduation. For international students, the incoming class profile offers a sense of the community: students came from 36 countries and represented 25 languages. Financial need is met at 100%.