Augusta University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Augusta, GA · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 500–590 reading and writing, 470–550 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
  • Average net price: $13,486 a year (2022–23)
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Augusta University GPA requirements

Augusta University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Augusta University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Augusta University acceptance rate

Augusta University admitted 5,194 of 6,011 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Augusta University is a public 4-year university in Augusta, Georgia, with 6,049 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Augusta University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500540590
SAT Math470520550
ACT Composite182225
ACT English172125
ACT Math172123
20% submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores, as Augusta University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1070 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Augusta University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Augusta University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Augusta University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,486 a year at Augusta University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Augusta University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Augusta University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Augusta University?

A lot: Augusta University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Augusta University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Augusta University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Augusta University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 20% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into Augusta University?

Augusta University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Is Augusta University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Augusta University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Augusta University?

Augusta University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,194 of 6,011 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What are Augusta University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Augusta University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–590 in reading and writing and 470–550 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What do students pay at Augusta University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,486 a year at Augusta University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Augusta University accept AP credit?

Yes. Augusta University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Augusta University consider legacy status?

No. Augusta University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Augusta University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Augusta UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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