Augusta University
PublicAugusta, GA
Located in Augusta, GA, Augusta University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,613 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 86% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $83,000/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jul 1, 2027
Confirm on Augusta University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $16,320 more per year in tuition and fees (2.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Augusta University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Augusta University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Augusta University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Augusta University's acceptance rate?
Augusta University in Augusta, GA admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Augusta University?
Admitted students at Augusta University typically score between 970–1140 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Augusta University?
Admitted students at Augusta University typically score between 18–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Augusta University cost?
Augusta University's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,524 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Augusta University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Augusta University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Augusta University?
For 2024-25, Augusta University's published tuition and required fees were $24,734 for out-of-state students and $8,414 for in-state students -- $16,320 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Augusta University?
Augusta University's deadlines are Regular Decision Jul 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Augusta University require students to live on campus?
No -- Augusta University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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