Founded in 1860, Augustana University is a selective, private, residential, comprehensive (liberal arts and professional) college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Central to our mission are five core values: Christian, liberal arts, excellence, community, and service that serve as the foundation for the college's academic and student life programs. Augustana University offers more than 50 majors and pre-professional specializations within a 4-1-4 academic calendar. Extensive internship, study abroad, and undergraduate research supplement the curriculum. Learn more about Augustana's education of enduring worth, call us today!