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Augusta University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia 30912

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1113

Reading & WritingMid: 605

520630

MathMid: 585

500600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

1926

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,015

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (121)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

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

10 Years$48,472

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#296

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Jaguars

Golf programGolf national

History & Fun Facts

•Augusta State University traces its roots to 1783, when the Academy of Richmond County was founded as a high school.
•It opened in 1785 and offered collegiate-level classes from its earliest days, and its classes were overseen by the Georgia General Assembly.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte134 mi

ATL Atlanta141 mi

JAX Jacksonville206 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA854 mi · ~24h 40m drive

New York, NY666 mi · ~19h 14m drive

Hartford, CT766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

Providence, RI816 mi · ~23h 34m drive

Albany, NY776 mi · ~22h 25m drive

Syracuse, NY733 mi · ~21h 11m drive

Rochester, NY710 mi · ~20h 31m drive

Buffalo, NY672 mi · ~19h 25m drive

Philadelphia, PA586 mi · ~16h 56m drive

Pittsburgh, PA494 mi · ~14h 16m drive

Harrisburg, PA548 mi · ~15h 50m drive

Newark, NJ661 mi · ~19h 6m drive

Washington, DC466 mi · ~13h 28m drive

Baltimore, MD501 mi · ~14h 28m drive

Atlanta, GA139 mi · ~4h 1m drive

Charlotte, NC138 mi · ~3h 59m drive

Raleigh, NC248 mi · ~7h 10m drive

Miami, FL543 mi · ~15h 41m drive

Orlando, FL343 mi · ~9h 55m drive

Tampa, FL382 mi · ~11h 2m drive

Nashville, TN329 mi · ~9h 30m drive

New Orleans, LA533 mi · ~15h 24m drive

Richmond, VA380 mi · ~10h 59m drive

Chicago, IL657 mi · ~18h 59m drive

Detroit, MI615 mi · ~17h 46m drive

Minneapolis, MN996 mi · ~28h 46m drive

St. Louis, MO580 mi · ~16h 45m drive

Kansas City, MO801 mi · ~23h 8m drive

Indianapolis, IN493 mi · ~14h 15m drive

Columbus, OH452 mi · ~13h 3m drive

Cleveland, OH555 mi · ~16h 2m drive

Milwaukee, WI734 mi · ~21h 12m drive

Dallas, TX857 mi · ~24h 45m drive

Houston, TX827 mi · ~23h 53m drive

Austin, TX950 mi · ~27h 27m drive

San Antonio, TX1011 mi · ~29h 12m drive

Los Angeles, CA2072 mi · ~59h 51m drive

San Francisco, CA2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive

San Diego, CA2027 mi · ~58h 33m drive

Seattle, WA2300 mi · ~66h 27m drive

Portland, OR2295 mi · ~66h 18m drive

Denver, CO1343 mi · ~38h 48m drive

Phoenix, AZ1728 mi · ~49h 55m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1713 mi · ~49h 29m drive

Honolulu, HI4632 mi · ~133h 49m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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