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Augusta University

Augusta University is a public university in a midsize city in the Augusta, GA metro with 5,684 students and a 86% acceptance rate.

Augusta, Georgia · Public · City, midsize · 5,684 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division II · Peach Belt ConferenceEarly action Oct 31

Admission rate

86%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,070

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–26

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$13,787

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

49%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$48,472

10 years after entry

Students

5,684

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		October 31, 2026November 15, 2026
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		July 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: augusta.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$11,064
$30,001–48,000$11,154
$48,001–75,000$13,703
$75,001–110,000$17,548
Over $110,000$18,163

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreAugusta University courseCredits
Calculus BC4MATH 2011 and 20128 credits
Biology4BIOL 1107-1108 (with labs)8 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 1211 (with lab)4 credits
Physics 14PHYS 1111 (with lab)4 credits
Psychology3PSYC 11013 credits
Computer Science A3CSCI 13014 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 21053 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 21063 credits
Show all 29 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC4MATH 2011 and 20128 credits
Biology4BIOL 1107-1108 (with labs)8 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 1211 (with lab)4 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 1211-1212 (with labs)8 credits
Physics 14PHYS 1111 (with lab)4 credits
Psychology3PSYC 11013 credits
Computer Science A3CSCI 13014 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 21053 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 21063 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 11123 credits
Environmental Science4BIOL 1102 (with lab)4 credits
Physics 24PHYS 1112 (with lab)4 credits
European History3HIST 11123 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 11113 credits
Music Theory3MUSI 12012 credits
Music Theory4MUSI 11012 credits
Music Theory4MUSI 12112 credits
2D Design Portfolio3ART 15203 credits
Calculus AB or BC3MATH 20114 credits
Drawing3ART 12113 credits
Elementary Statistics3MATH 14013 credits
Language and Composition or Literature and Composition3ENGL 11013 credits
Language and Composition or Literature and Composition5ENGL 1101 & 11026 credits
Physics B3PHYS 1111 (with lab)4 credits
Physics B5PHYS 1111 and 1112 (with labs)8 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 1112 (with lab)4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 22124 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 1111 (with lab)4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 22114 credits
Political Science (2)3POLS 11013 credits
Regular Exam (Also receive credit for FL 1001)3FL 10023 credits
Regular Exam (Also receive credit for FL 1001, 1002 and FL 2001)5FL 20023 credits
Regular Exam (Also receive credit for FL 1001, 1002)4FL 20013 credits
Research3Elective 3
Seminar3INQR 1000 and ELEC AU3 credits
U.S. History (2)4HIST 2111 or 21123 credits
U.S. History (2)5HIST 2111 and 21126 credits

Source: augusta.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse162
Business/Commerce105
Psychology90
Exercise Science and Kinesiology76
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance54
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology39
Biology/Biological Sciences37
Early Childhood Education and Teaching33
Show the other 36 majors
Health/Health Care Administration/Management33
Speech Communication and Rhetoric32
Intermedia/Multimedia26
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist26
Computer and Information Sciences25
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies24
Chemistry23
Political Science and Government18
Information Technology18
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist17
Accounting17
Social Work16
History15
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies14
English Language and Literature13
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator9
Sociology9
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching9
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist8
Physics8
Mathematics6
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist6
Ecology5
Computer Engineering, Other5
Health Policy Analysis5
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist5
Music Teacher Education4
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other4
Anthropology4
Music3
Computer Science2
Visual and Performing Arts2
Special Education and Teaching1
Public Administration1
Music Performance1
Public Health Education and Promotion1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

636,760 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Augusta Regional at Bush Field (AGS)

Nearest hub airport

Charleston AFB/International (CHS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20

Elevation

152 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

40°F

July high

94°F

Annual snowfall

0.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

80 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,210 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size