Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Augsburg University is a private institution in Minneapolis with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,829 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,875.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Norwegian Lutherans founded Augsburg as a seminary.
- •Augsburg Seminarium opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin.
- •Undergraduate classes began in the fall of 1874, with the first class graduating in 1879.
- •In 1892, the school's name was shortened to Augsburg Seminary.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
23.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (67)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + large city premium