Augusta University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Augusta University is a public university with an acceptance rate of 80%. Located in Augusta, Georgia, Augusta University is part of the University System of Georgia. The university offers a wide range of academic majors across its 10 schools and colleges: College of Allied Health Sciences, School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Hull College of Business, Dental College of Georgia, College of Education, The Graduate School, College of Nursing, College of Science and Mathematics, and Medical College of Georgia. Students looking for additional academic challenges and opportunities might consider the Honors Program. For intercollegiate athletics, the Augusta Jaguars compete in the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference (PBC) for most sports. The men’s and women’s golf teams play Division I. The men's golf team is part of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and women's golf team competes as an independent.

Considering applying to Augusta University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Augusta University had an acceptance rate of 80%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 80 students were admitted, making Augusta University's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Augusta University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 85% of admitted student submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Augusta University's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Augusta University scored between 520 and 620, while 25% scored below 520 and 25% scored above 620. On the math section, 50% of admitted students cored between 590 and 622, while 25% scored below 590 and 25% scored above 622. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1240 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Augusta University.

Requirements

Augusta University does not require the SAT writing section. Note that Augusta University participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Augusta University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 15% of admitted student submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Augusta University's admitted students fall within the top 48% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Augusta University received a composite ACT score between 20 and 26, while 25% scored above 26 and 25% scored below 20.

Requirements

Note that Augusta University does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Augusta University does not require the ACT writing section.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA of Augusta University's incoming freshmen class was 3.51. This data suggests that most successful applicants to Augusta University have primarily high B grades.

Admissions Chances

Augusta University, which accepts over three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat less selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's required minimums, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Applicants are required to have completed a high school curriculum which includes four units of English, math, and science (with labs), three units of social science, and two units of the same foreign language. Admission is based on a Freshmen Index formula that combines high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Applicants with a minimum Freshmen Index score of 2240 who meet the minimum high school course and test score requirements will automatically be offered admission. Applicants with a Freshmen Index score below 2240 may also be offered admission through Jaguar Jumpstart, but their applications will be reviewed on an individual basis. The Augusta University application does not include essays, letters of recommendation, or extracurricular information.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Augusta University Undergraduate Admissions Office.