ROTC at Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Augustana University students join Air Force ROTC at South Dakota State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Augustana University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 54.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at Augustana University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,150–1,370 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–27 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $40,160 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,160 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 73% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Augustana University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Augustana University has 1,965 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Augustana University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Augustana College | Up to $8,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Augustana University: FAQ
Does Augustana University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Augustana University students join Air Force ROTC at South Dakota State University.
Which ROTC branches can Augustana University students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at South Dakota State University, 55 mi).
Is ROTC at Augustana University on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Augustana University and train with the unit at South Dakota State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Augustana University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
augie.edu
- Admissions
augie.edu
- Apply
augie.edu
- Financial aid
augie.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Sioux Falls, SD 57197-0001
IPEDS UNITID: 219000
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