Augusta University

www.augusta.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,892

2021 Average Net Price

$14,863

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.74%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.3%

5,442 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

8,961

79.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50.2%

391 Graduates

About

Augusta University is a higher education institution located in Richmond County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Augusta University were Medicine (232 degrees awarded), Dentistry (96 degrees), and Nursing School (92 degrees).

In 2021, 2,425 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Augusta University. 67.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,389 degrees), 2.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (484 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Augusta University is $6,892, which is $−22,100 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Augusta University is $6,892, which is $−22,100 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,863.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Augusta University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,892

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Augusta University was $6,892. The cost of tuition at Augusta University is $−22,100 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$14,863

2021 Value

24.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Augusta University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,863. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Augusta University grew by 24.1%.

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

$10,743

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Augusta University was of $10,743 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 7.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. 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

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Augusta University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.2% with respect to 2020, when 79% 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.

1.74%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Augusta University was 1.74%, which represents 36 out of the 2064 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 5,442 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 47.4% annual growth. Out of those 5,442 applicants, 3,988 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.3% acceptance rate.

There were 8,961 students enrolled at Augusta University in 2021. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Augusta University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,988

Accepted Out of 5,442

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Augusta University was 73.3% (3,988 admissions from 5,442 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 47.4%, while admissions grew by 30.3%..

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

28%

Submission Percentage (2021)

289

Scores Submitted (2021)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Augusta University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Augusta University had a total enrollment of 8,961 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Augusta University is 7,113 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,848. This means that 79.4% of students enrolled at Augusta University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Augusta University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52% White, 22.6% Black or African American, 9.75% Asian, 7.69% Hispanic or Latino, 4.93% Two or More Races, 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0893% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Augusta University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.5%) and White Male (17.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.4%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (9.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Augusta University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,961 students. The full-time enrollment at Augusta University is 7,113 and the part-time enrollment is 1,848. This means that 79.4% of students enrolled at Augusta University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

70%

2021 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 70%. 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 (2021)

White
4,664 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,029 enrolled students
Asian
874 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Augusta University is 52% White, 22.6% Black or African American, 9.75% Asian, 7.69% Hispanic or Latino, 4.93% Two or More Races, 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0893% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 131 students (1.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 861 more women than men received degrees from Augusta University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Augusta University is white (1,389 degrees awarded). There were 2.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (484 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Augusta University is Medicine (232 degrees awarded), followed by Dentistry (96 degrees) and Nursing School (92 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Health (1,129 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (85 degrees), and EDUCATION. (349 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 (1,690,918 people), Registered nurses (1,398,160 people), Software developers (504,368 people), Secondary school teachers (448,941 people), and Education administrators (279,483 people).

The most specialized majors at Augusta University in 2021 are Health (1,129 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (85 degrees), EDUCATION. (349 degrees), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (175 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Sales engineers, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Augusta University are Health (1,129 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (85 degrees), EDUCATION. (349 degrees), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (175 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,976,272 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,650,056 people), Computer Systems Design (600,731 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (452,861 people), and Outpatient care centers (295,187 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
201 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
80 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
80 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Augusta University was Registered Nursing with 201 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

782

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,643

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 782 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta University, which is 0.476 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,643).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta University in Medicine, which is 1.04 times more than the 114 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 302 degrees were awarded to men at Augusta University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.49 times more than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% of students graduating from Augusta University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Augusta University is Male and Asian (75.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.28% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,389 degrees awarded
Black or African American
484 degrees awarded
Asian
183 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Augusta University is white (1,389 degrees awarded). There were 2.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (484 degrees).

1.98% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
952 degrees awarded
White Male
437 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
361 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Augusta University is white female (952 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (437 degrees).

Operations

Augusta University has an endowment valued at nearly $369M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.47M (1.21%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Augusta University had a total salary expenditure of 1.02B. Augusta University employs 185 Assistant professors, 119 Associate professors and 77 Professors. Most academics at Augusta University are Female Assistant professor (108), Male Assistant professor (77), and Female Associate professor (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augusta University are: Service, with 362 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 343 employees, and Management with 285 employees.

Endowment

$369M

2021 Endowment

31%

growth from 2020

Augusta University has an endowment valued at about $369M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Augusta University grew 31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.6M 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

$73.3M - Federal
$19.6M - State
$6.45k - Local

As of 2021, Augusta University received $73.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $19.6M from state grants and contracts, and $6.45k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$492M

2021 Salaries

1.11%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Augusta University paid a median of $492M in salaries, which represents 48.1% of their overall expenditure ($1.02B) and a 1.11% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$43M

Instructional Salaries

462

Number of Employees

In 2021, Augusta University paid a total of $43M to 462 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.73% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

185 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

362 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Augusta University were Assistant professor with 185 employees, Associate professor with 119 employees, and Professor with 77 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augusta University were Service with 362 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 343 employees, and Management with 285 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Augusta University was Female Assistant professor with 108 employees, Male Assistant professor with 77 employees, and Female Associate professor with 61 employees.

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