Augusta University Admission Requirements

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Augusta University Admission Overview

Augusta University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Augusta University admitted 86.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 970-1140 / ACT 18-25. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Augusta University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

86.4%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Augusta University

Acceptance Rate

The Augusta University acceptance rate is 86.4%. Last year, 5,194 of 6,011 applicants were admitted. That is the 32nd lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Augusta University and can you get accepted?

Augusta University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

25% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Augusta University GPA

Augusta University considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

Augusta University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1140

Freshmen who sent SAT

20%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 500
  • Math 470
  • Composite 970
SAT 25th percentile scores for Augusta University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 550
  • Composite 1140
SAT 75th percentile scores for Augusta University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Augusta University typically score around a 1060 SAT (middle 50% 970–1140) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 51st percentile nationally. Augusta University ranks #26 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1140

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1060 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Augusta University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1140+ Above 75th >92%
1060 to 1140 Avg + 86%-92%
970 to 1060 Avg - 76%-86%
Below 970 Below mid-50 <76%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Augusta University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

4%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 17
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for Augusta University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 25
  • Math 23
  • Composite 25
ACT 75th percentile scores for Augusta University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Augusta University typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Augusta University places #24 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Augusta University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
25+ Above 75th >93%
21 to 25 Avg + 86%-93%
18 to 21 Avg - 78%-86%
Below 18 Below mid-50 <78%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

Open the Augusta University chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Augusta University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,137 1,874 6,011
Accepted 3,552 1,642 5,194
Acceptance Rate 86% 88% 86%
Enrolled 848 455 1,303
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 28% 25%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Augusta University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Augusta University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

304

Applicants have 304 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Augusta University is $60.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Augusta University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Augusta University is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.4% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=482149.

GPA calculator: Augusta University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026