Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Jaguars
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1113
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (121)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
39
Peer Average
37
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium