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What's it like at Augustana University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Augustana University. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
24°
Average winter temp
69°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D2

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Augustana University:

90°
75.0
60.0
45.0
30.0
15.0
0.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Extreme
Get out the snowplow!
35 or more inches of snow / year

Geography

Augustana University is in an urban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Sioux Falls Regional
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Badlands tl Pk (258 mi)
Distance to coast
Great Lakes (319 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Augustana University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

South Dakota elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

South Dakota's gun laws are:

Restrictive
While state law doesn't address guns on campus, the South Dakota Board of Regents requires schools to ban guns on campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Augustana University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Augustana University is affiliated with:

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Augustana University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Augieholics (student athletics support organization)
  2. 2. Intramural sports
  3. 3. Union Board of Governors (student union)
  4. 4. Augie Green
  5. 5. Campus Ministries
  1. 1. Community Service Day
  2. 2. An Augustana Christmas (Vespers)
  3. 3. Viking Days (homecoming)

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