Augusta University

www.augusta.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,892

2023 Average Net Price

$13,486

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.3%

5,892 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,862

79.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.6%

429 Graduates

About

Augusta University is a higher education institution located in Richmond County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Augusta University were Medicine (218 degrees awarded), Nursing School (108 degrees), and Dentistry (96 degrees).

In 2023, 2,556 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Augusta University. 68.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,456 degrees), 2.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (518 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Augusta University is $6,892, which is $−24,111 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Augusta University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,903 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Augusta University is $6,892, which is $24,112 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,486.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Augusta University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,892

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Augusta University was $6,892. The cost of tuition at Augusta University is $−24,112 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Augusta University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,486

2023 Value

0.634%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Augusta University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,486. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Augusta University grew by 0.634%.

This chart compares the average net price of Augusta University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,072

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Augusta University was of $10,072 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Augusta University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Augusta University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.1% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Augusta University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Augusta University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1903 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Augusta University received 5,892 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 13.5% annual growth. Out of those 5,892 applicants, 5,262 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.3% acceptance rate.

There were 9,862 students enrolled at Augusta University in 2023. 56% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Augusta University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,262

Accepted Out of 5,892

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Augusta University was 89.3% (5,262 admissions from 5,892 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 85.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 13.5%, while admissions grew by 18.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Augusta University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

56%

Submission Percentage (2023)

687

Scores Submitted (2023)

56% of enrolled first-time students at Augusta University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Augusta University had a total enrollment of 9,862 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Augusta University is 7,796 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,066. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Augusta University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Augusta University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.3% White, 22.7% Black or African American, 9.95% Asian, 8.47% Hispanic or Latino, 4.72% Two or More Races, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Augusta University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.2%) and White Male (17.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Black or African American Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Augusta University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,862 students. The full-time enrollment at Augusta University is 7,796 and the part-time enrollment is 2,066. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Augusta University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Augusta University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Augusta University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Augusta University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Augusta University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,962 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,234 enrolled students
Asian
981 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Augusta University is 50.3% White, 22.7% Black or African American, 9.95% Asian, 8.47% Hispanic or Latino, 4.72% Two or More Races, 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 189 students (1.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 950 more women than men received degrees from Augusta University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Augusta University is white (1,456 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (518 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Augusta University is Medicine (218 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing School (108 degrees) and Dentistry (96 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Augusta University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (551 degrees awarded), Health (1,047 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augusta University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,556,918 people), Registered nurses (1,523,152 people), Secondary school teachers (544,266 people), Education administrators (287,240 people), and Postsecondary teachers (247,800 people).

The most specialized majors at Augusta University in 2023 are Education (551 degrees awarded), Health (1,047 degrees), Language & Linguistics (29 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (67 degrees), and Physical Sciences (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augusta University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Augusta University are Education (551 degrees awarded), Health (1,047 degrees), Language & Linguistics (29 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (67 degrees), and Physical Sciences (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augusta University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,000,447 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,696,221 people), Computer Systems Design (637,261 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (466,797 people), and Outpatient care centers (324,873 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Augusta University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
165 degrees awarded
General Business
104 degrees awarded
General Psychology
79 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Augusta University was Registered Nursing with 165 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Augusta University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

803

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,753

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 803 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta University, which is 0.458 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,753).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Augusta University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta University in Medicine, which is 0.896 times less than the 115 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 269 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.27 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Augusta University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Augusta University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.932% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,456 degrees awarded
Black or African American
518 degrees awarded
Asian
201 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Augusta University is white (1,456 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (518 degrees).

1.17% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
992 degrees awarded
White Male
464 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
396 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Augusta University is white female (992 degrees awarded). There were 2.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (464 degrees).

Operations

Augusta University has an endowment valued at nearly $355M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.14M (1.73%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Augusta University had a total salary expenditure of 841M. Augusta University employs 178 Assistant professors, 118 Associate professors and 84 Professors. Most academics at Augusta University are Female Assistant professor (106), Male Assistant professor (72), and Female Associate professor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augusta University are: Service, with 355 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 320 employees, and Management with 310 employees.

Endowment

$355M

2023 Endowment

8.06%

growth from 2022

Augusta University has an endowment valued at about $355M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Augusta University grew 8.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $78.6M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Augusta University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$78.4M - Federal
$28.1M - State
$27k - Local

As of 2023, Augusta University received $78.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $28.1M from state grants and contracts, and $27k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$493M

2023 Salaries

2.37%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Augusta University paid a median of $493M in salaries, which represents 58.6% of their overall expenditure ($841M) and a 2.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.19% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.11% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$48.5M

Instructional Salaries

476

Number of Employees

In 2023, Augusta University paid a total of $48.5M to 476 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.84% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

178 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

355 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Augusta University were Assistant professor with 178 employees, Associate professor with 118 employees, and Professor with 84 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augusta University were Service with 355 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 320 employees, and Management with 310 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Augusta University was Female Assistant professor with 106 employees, Male Assistant professor with 72 employees, and Female Associate professor with 62 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Augusta University.

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