Augusta University
Augusta, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,136
Graduate Enrollment: 3,474
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 73.28%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 28.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 53.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 27.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 48.3%
Black: 27.0%
Hispanic: 9.0%
Asian: 7.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 6.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Black: 27.0%
Hispanic: 9.0%
Asian: 7.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 6.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $22,681
In-State tuition: $8,832Out-of-State tuition: $24,210
Estimated books and supplies: $1,240 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,350 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,342 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,342 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,150 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,794 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 37.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 43.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $217 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,484 |
| $30k-48k | $13,703 |
| $48k-75k | $16,322 |
| $75k-110k | $17,074 |
| $110k+ | $18,654 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 29%6-year graduation rate: 50%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,109 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 70.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 86.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 51.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $43,735 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,126 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 65 | $24,229 | $221 | $20,468 ($1,706) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 64 | $27,917 | $251 | $52,494 ($4,375) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 43 | $24,058 | $240 | $29,427 ($2,452) | $49,385 ($4,115) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 45 | $30,520 | $235 | $30,933 ($2,578) | $33,361 ($2,780) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 65 | $26,841 | $241 | $54,985 ($4,582) | $73,031 ($6,086) |
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 32 | $466 | $47,086 ($3,924) | $49,279 ($4,107) | |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 29 | $347 | $51,761 ($4,313) | $60,043 ($5,004) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 27 | $233 | $68,875 ($5,740) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 17 | $546 | $43,702 ($3,642) | $48,214 ($4,018) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 47 | $29,579 | $292 | $39,731 ($3,311) | $42,784 ($3,565) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 40 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 11 | $26,000 | $244 | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 32 | $16,750 | $135 | $47,744 ($3,979) | $54,893 ($4,574) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 16 | $31,000 | $267 | $36,645 ($3,054) | $49,746 ($4,146) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 26 | $26,500 | $235 | $56,916 ($4,743) | $59,746 ($4,979) |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 51 | $1,067 | $100,299 ($8,358) | $114,516 ($9,543) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 7 | $68,611 ($5,718) | |||
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 9 | $61,506 ($5,126) | $62,499 ($5,208) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Medicine. | 246 | $2,124 | $59,235 ($4,936) | $91,386 ($7,616) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 25 | $510 | $51,719 ($4,310) | ||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 47 | $648 | $69,315 ($5,776) | $73,649 ($6,137) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 34 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 67 | $26,031 | $227 | $26,032 ($2,169) | $35,745 ($2,979) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 14 | $23,031 | $188 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 85 | $28,250 | $274 | $26,932 ($2,244) | $34,696 ($2,891) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 29 | $30,299 | $286 | $32,421 ($2,702) | $38,450 ($3,204) |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 28 | $361 | $50,598 ($4,217) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 30 | $26,500 | $232 | $28,046 ($2,337) | $36,183 ($3,015) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 26 | $17,965 | $136 | $20,865 ($1,739) | $37,081 ($3,090) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 29 | $27,848 | $240 | $30,707 ($2,559) | $34,222 ($2,852) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 22 | $27,741 | $294 | $17,825 ($1,485) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 10 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Dentistry. | 82 | $2,644 | $134,717 ($11,226) | $141,404 ($11,784) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 184 | $22,956 | $159 | $66,711 ($5,559) | $67,564 ($5,630) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 171 | $656 | $71,905 ($5,992) | $82,164 ($6,847) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 50 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 3 | $18,531 | $186 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 45 | $29,098 | $268 | $34,282 ($2,857) | $56,655 ($4,721) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 28 | $58,710 ($4,893) | $89,242 ($7,437) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 38 | $23,000 | $252 | $42,375 ($3,531) | $57,209 ($4,767) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 7 | $45,504 ($3,792) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 8 | $68,719 ($5,727) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 30 | $27,000 | $251 | $41,544 ($3,462) | $44,873 ($3,739) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 22 | $26,000 | $265 | $35,381 ($2,948) | $43,074 ($3,590) |
| Doctoral Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $80,352Full time faculty: 67%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $281,721,827 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $368,958,989 (2022)