Augusta University
Augusta University is one of the twenty-nine public 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Augusta.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,220 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 875 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 639 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 27% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Augusta University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,724, and fees were $1,880. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,726 and $1,880 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students8,220 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 14 | 149 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 4 | 38 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 100 miles radius of Augusta University
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Georgia Health Sciences University
0 miles away |
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University of South Carolina-Aiken
15 miles away |
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Lander University
51 miles away |
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South Carolina State University
66 miles away |
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
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Georgia Southern University
73 miles away |
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Georgia Military College
76 miles away |
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Georgia College & State University
77 miles away |
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Clemson University
96 miles away |
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Applied Technology Education Campus
100 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 9 nursing programs |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Wayne State University
offers 9 nursing programs |
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Stony Brook University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University at Buffalo
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Nevada-Reno
offers 5 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1926 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1971 - 05/31/2010 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2011 - 02/01/2014 |
Admission
75%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 890 to 990 |
| ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $220/credit | |
| In State Students | $220/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $710/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $215/credit | |
| In State Students | $215/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $731/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $31,950 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,400 | $15,400 | $49,700 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,500 | $27,500 | $88,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $10,750 | $10,750 | $36,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Augusta University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 39% | $4,658 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $995 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $5,349 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $9,915 |
| Federal Student Loans | 47% | $4,932 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $8,741 |
$13,381
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,075 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,251 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,973 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,722 |
| Over $110,000$19,753 |
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Student Population
5,291
Undergrads
2,929
Graduates
5,243
Women
2,977
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
55% |
|
Black/African American |
21% |
|
Asian |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
