Augustana University SAT and ACT scores
Sioux Falls, SD · private college · 1,871 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Augustana University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Augustana University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Augustana University scored 1150 to 1370, with an average of 1195. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Augustana University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 21 to 27. A 27 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Augustana University require the SAT or ACT?
Augustana University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Augustana University accept the CLT?
Augustana University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in South Dakota with similar scores
- South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologySAT 1140–1340
- University of South DakotaSAT 1125–1315
- Dakota State UniversitySAT 1190–1440
- South Dakota State UniversitySAT 1060–1240
- Mount Marty UniversityACT 18–25
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Benedictine CollegeSAT 1140–1380
- Bryant UniversitySAT 1190–1330
- CUNY Hunter CollegeSAT 1100–1420
- Duquesne UniversitySAT 1180–1340
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachSAT 1160–1360
- George Mason UniversitySAT 1160–1360
More about Augustana University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Augustana University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026