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Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia 30912

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Augusta University is a public institution in Augusta with particular strength in health sciences and computer science. With an average SAT of 1113, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,472 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,347.

Established
1828
Mascot
Augustus the Jaguar
Type
Public research university
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I

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89%Acceptance
1113SAT Avg
5,282Students
16:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$48,472Earnings 10yr
$13,347Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Augusta University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1113

Reading & WritingMid: 605
520630
MathMid: 585
500600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
1926

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1113

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,122
Tuition (out-of-state)$23,500
Room & Board$11,935
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$22,146
Average Net Price$13,347
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,597
$30–48K$11,947
$48–75K$13,829
$75–110K$16,848
$110K+$16,901

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,347

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,015

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

39

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (121)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,282
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 26%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 8%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.6%
Freshman Retention73.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,037
8 Years$44,120
10 Years$48,472

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$64,600
Men
$95,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#296

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Jaguars

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
138 mi(239 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
139 mi(241 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
248 mi(430 min)

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