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Augusta University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,228
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 73%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Augusta, Georgia, Augusta University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Augusta University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 70% at Augusta University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,832

Cost of attendance at Augusta University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,210

Cost of attendance at Augusta University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Augusta University received on average $8,126 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,126
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 413 42% $4,831 $1,995,287
Other Federal Grant 798 81% $3,040 $2,426,036
State Grant/Scholarships 727 74% $5,588 $4,062,135
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 122 12% $8,961 $1,093,190
Total Grant & Scholarships 933 95% $8,126 $7,581,361

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Augusta University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Augusta University students is 50.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.0%.

50.2%

  • asian 73.2% 52 students
  • African American 54.6% 100 students
  • white 48.0% 190 students
  • unknown 71.4% 5 students
  • hispanic 32.8% 19 students
  • International Students 58.3% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 36.7% 18 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Peach Belt Conference
  • Basketball Peach Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Peach Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Augusta University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Augusta University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)