What Augusta costs
Augusta University charges $8,414 a year in published tuition and fees for Georgia residents, about $4,207 a semester, and $24,734 a year for students from other states, about $12,367 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,524 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,417 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Augusta
For fall 2024, Augusta University received 6,011 applications and admitted 5,194 students, and 1,303 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 970 and 1140.
What Augusta students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Augusta University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 162 |
| Business / Commerce | 105 |
| Psychology | 90 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 76 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security / Auditing / Information Assurance | 54 |
| Cell / Cellular and Molecular Biology | 39 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 37 |
| Health / Health Care Administration / Management | 33 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Augusta
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Lander University, Greenwood, South Carolina: about 51 miles away
Colleges like Augusta
Health and nursing schools with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Alvernia University, Reading, Pennsylvania: 2,152 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Augusta University's acceptance rate? 86.4% for fall 2024: 5,194 of 6,011 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Augusta University? $8,414 a year for in-state students and $24,734 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Augusta University? About 5,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Augusta University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 970–1140.
What is the campus setting at Augusta University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Augusta University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Augusta University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
