Augusta University Acceptance Rate
Augusta, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,892
- Admitted
- 5,262
- Yield
- 23.3%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Augusta University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.5% in 2014–15 to 89.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,684 to 5,892 (+250%) over that period.
Its 89.3% rate makes Augusta University more selective than about 23% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
Augusta University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 23.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,684 | 1,289 | 76.5% | 745 |
| 2015–16 | 2,096 | 1,544 | 73.7% | 775 |
| 2016–17 | 2,288 | 1,767 | 77.2% | 788 |
| 2017–18 | 2,420 | 1,805 | 74.6% | 875 |
| 2018–19 | 3,054 | 2,445 | 80.1% | 1,085 |
| 2019–20 | 3,373 | 2,561 | 75.9% | 1,119 |
| 2020–21 | 3,692 | 3,060 | 82.9% | 1,028 |
| 2021–22 | 5,442 | 3,988 | 73.3% | 1,044 |
| 2022–23 | 5,191 | 4,440 | 85.5% | 1,047 |
| 2023–24 | 5,892 | 5,262 | 89.3% | 1,224 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,048 | 3,590 | 88.7% |
| Men | 1,844 | 1,672 | 90.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–630 | 56% |
| SAT Math | 500–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 20% |
How Augusta University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Augusta University's acceptance rate?
Augusta University's acceptance rate is 89.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,262 admitted of 5,892 applicants).
Is Augusta University test optional?
Augusta University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Augusta University?
Augusta University received 5,892 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,262.
What SAT score do you need for Augusta University?
Admitted students at Augusta University typically scored 520–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Augusta University getting harder to get into?
Augusta University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.5% in 2014–15 to 89.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.augusta.edu/.