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Augusta University
Admission at Augusta University is close to open (86.4%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $48,472 median earnings below before the application.
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Augusta University sits in Augusta proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $83,000 four years out. 38.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 5,613 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 75.6% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1230 — near the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Augusta University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Augusta University received 5,892 applications and admitted 5,262 (89.3%), with 1,224 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 1020–1230 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 570 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Augusta University compares
| Augusta University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.4% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,414 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,472 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Augusta University: $48,472 median at year ten, versus $47,290 across Georgia institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $8,414 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $24,734. For non-residents, Augusta University's $24,734 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,613 undergrads, Augusta University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
48.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a Augusta University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Augusta University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $83,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,004 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,773 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,666 |
| Marketing | $66,311 |
| Biology, General | $65,163 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,584 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,583 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,773 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,285 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,254 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,836 |
| History | $48,318 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,226 |
| Social Work | $43,795 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,568 |
| Psychology, General | $41,544 |
| Sociology | $37,769 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,770 |
Median earnings for these 19 Augusta University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,472 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Augusta University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Augusta University?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1020–1230 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Augusta University's acceptance rate?
89.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,262 admitted from 5,892 applicants.
How much does Augusta University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,414; out-of-state students pay $24,734. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Augusta University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,472 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Middle Georgia State University — 99.7% admitted
- DeVry University-Georgia — 100% admitted
- Chamberlain University-Georgia — 91.4% admitted
- Georgia Gwinnett College — 95.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.