# Augusta University

Augusta, GA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/augusta-university

Augusta University is a public college in Augusta, GA with 5,613 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1070 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,017 per year ($9,875 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,071 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 86% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test scores required (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 5,892 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,262 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 500–590 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 470–550 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $22,794 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $12,017 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,875 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,940 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $11,237 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,462 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $16,731 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 5,613 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 48% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,071 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,000 (FY2024) |

## What Augusta University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Augusta University's acceptance rate?**

Augusta University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Augusta University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–550 on SAT Math; the average total is 1070.

**What ACT score do you need for Augusta University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.

**Is Augusta University test optional?**

Test scores required.

**How many students apply to Augusta University?**

In Fall 2023, 5,892 students applied to Augusta University and 5,262 were admitted; 1,224 enrolled.

**Does Augusta University consider legacy status?**

No. Augusta University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Augusta University require an essay?**

Augusta University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Augusta University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $22,794 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,017.

**What is Augusta University's graduation rate?**

48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 482149. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology