Augusta University
Augusta University at a Glance
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About Augusta University
According to Wikipedia, Augusta University is a public research university and academic medical center in Augusta, Georgia. It is a part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite medical campuses in Savannah, Albany, Rome, and Athens. It employs over 15,000 people, has more than 56,000 alumni, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Augusta University's Online Degrees
MA in Public Health
Degree Concentrations
- Health Informatics
- Health Management
- Social And Behavioral Sciences
- Environmental Health
- Required Credits: 45
BS in Radiologic Sciences
Degree Concentrations
- Radiation Therapy
- Required Credits: 124
Augusta University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,892 | 86% | 76% | 48% | 1055 | 21 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Augusta University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $8,414 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $9,875 |
| 30K - 48K | $9,940 |
| 48K - 75K | $11,237 |
| 75K - 110K | $14,462 |
| 110K+ | $16,731 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Augusta University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Augusta University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $52,071 a year, and 90% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Augusta University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 11,147 | 6,276 | 4,871 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Augusta University?
Augusta University is located at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912.
How Safe is Augusta University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Augusta University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Augusta University has a violent crime rate of 0.06% and a property crime rate of 0.20%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is Augusta University Known For?
Augusta University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Medical
- Nursing
- Biology
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
- Chemistry
- History
- Political Science
- Education
- Business
- Law
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Social Work
- Communications
- Engineering
- Sociology
- Literature
Augusta University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Augusta University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Augusta University ranks #144 in the U.S. and #432 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesAugusta University ranks #174 in the U.S. and #440 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesAugusta University ranks #206 in the U.S. and #753 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesAugusta University ranks #245 in the U.S. and #436 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesAugusta University ranks #423 in the U.S. and #1299 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesAugusta University ranks #589 in the U.S. and #2813 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesAugusta University ranks #590 in the U.S. and #1756 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesAugusta University ranks #659 in the U.S. and #2807 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesAugusta University ranks #670 in the U.S. and #2881 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesAugusta University ranks #685 in the U.S. and #2589 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesAugusta University ranks #734 in the U.S. and #2562 worldwide for influence in Law.
Augusta University ranks #750 in the U.S. and #3012 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesAugusta University ranks #780 in the U.S. and #2037 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesAugusta University ranks #788 in the U.S. and #3331 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesAugusta University ranks #792 in the U.S. and #3520 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesAugusta University ranks #830 in the U.S. and #2026 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesAugusta University ranks #917 in the U.S. and #3435 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesAugusta University ranks #1000 in the U.S. and #5349 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesAugusta University ranks #1029 in the U.S. and #3371 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesAugusta University ranks #1076 in the U.S. and #3241 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesWho Are Augusta University's Most Influential Alumni?
Augusta University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Medical, Criminal Justice, and Nursing. Here are some of Augusta University's most famous alumni:
- Patrick Reed
- An American professional golfer.
- Amparo Alonso Betanzos
- A Spanish professor and researcher.
- Oliver Wilson
- A Professional golfer.
- Henrik Norlander
- A Golfer .
- Jamie Elson
- A Professional golfer.
- Richard Johnson
- A Welsh pro golfer, born 1972.
- Scott Jamieson
- A Professional golfer.
- David Park
- A Professional golfer.
