Augusta University
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$6,892
Avg in-state tuition
$22,270
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Augusta University
Augusta University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Augusta, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,487, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 44 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,892, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,270.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
73% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1080-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards9k
Students enrolled
59%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
52%
Black
23%
Asian
10%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
66%
Socio-economic diversity
42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
23
Total Online Enrollment
5,273
Percent of Programs Online
82% On-campus
18% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 6% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 9% online
Graduate Certificate 43% online
Master's 25% online
Doctorate 6% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $6,892 | $22,270 |
Graduate | $5,504 | $18,772 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,240 |
On-campus room and board | $10,350 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,342 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,049 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,963 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $22,824 | $38,202 |
Off-campus without family | $22,181 | $37,559 |
Off-campus with family | $10,095 | $25,473 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
81%
State Grant Aid
74%
Institution Grant Aid
12%
Pell Grant
42%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell Biology and Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell Biology and Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell Biology and Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell Biology and Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Evaluation and Research
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Evaluation and Research
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Evaluation and Research
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Evaluation and Research
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
BA
MA
DOC
Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Dentistry
BA
MA
DOC
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Dentistry
BA
MA
DOC
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Associate/Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Health Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
20Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
21Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Intermedia/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Intermedia/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Intermedia/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Intermedia/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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