Augusta University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $70,600 within 10 years.
About This School
Augusta University is a public institution located in Augusta, Georgia with approximately 5,613 undergraduate students enrolled. Augusta University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,787 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $70,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Augusta University (AU) is a public research university and academic medical center in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite medical campuses in Savannah, Albany, Rome, and Athens, Georgia. It employs over 15,000 people, has more than 56,000 alumni, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a $13,347 average annual cost and $13,015 median debt at graduation are genuinely low, and graduates earning $70,600 after 10 years suggests the degree pays off — especially for students pursuing health sciences in a medical-focused university system. The concern worth flagging is the 49% graduation rate, meaning roughly half of students who start here don't finish, which paired with a 73% freshman retention rate suggests this school works best for students who have a clear academic plan and strong self-motivation from day one.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Augusta University graduates earn most above the national rate in Biology, General ($65,163 vs $57,214 nationally), and most below it in Communication and Media Studies ($42,568 vs $56,359).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 165 | $78,004 | $88,910 | −$10,906 |
| Psychology, General | 79 | $41,544 | $50,706 | −$9,162 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 55 | $48,836 | $54,562 | −$5,726 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 50 | $83,000 | $92,374 | −$9,374 |
| Biology, General | 43 | $65,163 | $57,214 | +$7,949 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 41 | $51,773 | $58,716 | −$6,943 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 38 | $47,226 | $47,382 | −$156 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 33 | $72,773 | $70,786 | +$1,987 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 28 | $61,584 | $68,061 | −$6,477 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 23 | $67,666 | $76,194 | −$8,528 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 23 | $50,254 | $55,378 | −$5,124 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 19 | $42,568 | $56,359 | −$13,791 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,613 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
Schools Like This in Georgia
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · Public
Albany State University
Albany, GA · Public
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA · Public
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Public
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA · Public
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA · Public
See How Colleges Compare
Augusta University is one of thousands of colleges in our data studies, each built from the same U.S. Department of Education data shown on this page. Compare schools head to head:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Augusta University?
Augusta University has an acceptance rate of 86%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Augusta University hard to get into?
Not especially. Augusta University has an acceptance rate of 86%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Augusta University cost?
The average net price at Augusta University is about $13,787 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Augusta University?
Augusta University has a graduation rate of 49%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.