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Augusta University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Augusta, GA

$6,892

Avg in-state tuition

$22,270

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Augusta University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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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.

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 awards

9k

Students enrolled

59%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

82% On-campus

18% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 6% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 9% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 43% online

Master's Check Bold 25% online

Doctorate Check Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $3,040
State Grant Aid $5,588
Institution Grant Aid $8,961
Pell Grant Aid $4,490

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

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC