Augusta Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.41%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1060. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,414
- Out-of-State Tuition: $24,734
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Augusta:
- Total Enrollment: 10,900, including 2,320 online students
- 6,049 Undergraduate, 4,851 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 33.8% men, 66.2% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 144 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 17 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 50 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Augusta Overview
Augusta University (Augusta) is a four-year, public school located in Augusta, GA. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Augusta's tuition & fees is $8,414 for Georgia residents and $24,734 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 82% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,686.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,900 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Augusta's acceptance rate is 86.41% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.09%. The median SAT score is 1060 and the ACT score is 22.
Augusta ranked 89th in National Universities and 11st in Georgia Colleges rankings. Augusta University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Augusta University is $8,414 for in-state students and $24,734 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,992 for in-state students and $21,060 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,716 for Georgia residents and $26,033 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,260 for Georgia residents and $22,174 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,414 | $24,734 |
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| Graduate | $6,992 | $21,060 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,716 | $26,033 |
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| Graduate | $7,260 | $22,174 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Augusta University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Augusta
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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