School Overview
Augusta State University (ASU) and Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) consolidated in September of 2015 to form Augusta University. Augusta University, like its predecessors, is a public higher education institution. With roughly 6,500 students (5,500 undergraduate and 1000 graduate) and an academic staff of 200, Augusta University is a mid-size university and one of the larger education institutions in Georgia.
Augusta University is made up six academic colleges, which include:
- Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- James M. Hull College of Business
- College of Allied Health Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Science and Mathematics
- College of Nursing
Through these six colleges, Augusta University offers two-year associate, four-year bachelor, master and professional degrees in over 100 fields of study and career-oriented disciplines, as well a cooperative doctoral degree program and a certificate in legal studies. For motivated students, Augusta University offers an honors programs which allows students not only to take classes within their field but also participate in on-the-job work experience while completing their degree. Internships and study abroad programs are also available for students.
Currently, Augusta University does not offer online degree programs or online courses that will lead to an accredited two-year or four-year degree. The university does, however, offers a wide range of non-degree courses online.
General Information
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Admission Office 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419-1997 (912) 344-2503 (800) 633-2349 Fax: (912) 344-3470 |
Main Address 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419-1997 (912) 344-2576 |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,191 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 902 Degree-seeking undergrads: 6,152 Graduate enrollment: 851 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 57% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 69% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Multimedia B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Education of Mentally Handicapped B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A,B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Augusta University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (706) 721-0211 |
| Website: | www.augusta.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://gafutures.xap.com/applications/Augusta_University/introduction.asp?application_id=4020 |
| Address: | 1120 Fifteenth St, Augusta, GA 30912 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,938 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 29% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,866 (74% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,282 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $22,990 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 93% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,162 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Augusta University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Augusta University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 4 | 9 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Education | 5 | 5 | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 7 | 10 | 2 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 13 | 2 | 39 | 24 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Augusta University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 3 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Grand total | 2 | 4 | 5 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Augusta University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,282 |
| Out-of-state | $22,990 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,834 |
| Out-of-state | $19,234 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 726 | 93% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 676 | 87% | $7,162 |
| Student loan aid | 369 | 47% | $5,068 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,490 | 70% | $5,699 |
| Federal student loans | 2,645 | 53% | $6,734 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Augusta University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Augusta University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,288 | 792 | 1,496 | Percent admitted | 100% | 76% | 78% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 34% | 37% | 33% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Augusta University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 7,938 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,133 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,805 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Augusta University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
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