Swedish immigrants founded Augustana College in 1860, and it now sits on a hill above the Mississippi in Rock Island, Illinois, one of the Quad Cities. It is a private liberal arts college of a little over 2,000 students. Biology and pre-health, business, psychology and music draw many applicants. Almost everyone lives on campus.
Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Official website: augustana.edu
1860
Private liberal arts college
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rock Island, Illinois
$48,000 – $52,000
International students, before scholarships
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on augustana.edu before you apply.
BA Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Pre-health advising for students aiming at medical or dental school.
A hilltop campus above the Mississippi River.
Choirs and ensembles that tour in the US and abroad.
Graduates work for Quad Cities employers such as John Deere and local health systems.
Many alumni go on to medical, law or graduate school.
Bachelor's graduates can usually work 12 months in the US on OPT.
Undergrad
Early and regular rounds
Postgrad
No PG intake
Rock Island, Moline, Davenport and Bettendorf straddle the Mississippi, with Illinois on one bank and Iowa on the other. John Deere's world headquarters is in neighbouring Moline.
Living costs are low. Chicago is about three hours east by car, and the Quad Cities airport is in Moline.
Form I-20 issued by Augustana College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Augustana has early action and regular decision rounds for fall entry. International students should apply in the autumn or early winter to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
New students start in late August at the beginning of the fall semester.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Augustana College after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Biology, business, psychology and computer science are popular. Admission looks at school grades and essays, test scores are optional, and non-native English speakers need about IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80.
Augustana gives merit scholarships to most students, including international applicants, and aid can cover a large share of tuition. Awards are decided at admission.
