Colleges in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a city in Georgia. According to Census data, the population is 390,809 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Augusta, Georgia. In addition, there are 9 colleges located within 30 miles from Augusta.
By school type, there are three public and four private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools, three 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Seven schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Augusta, Georgia is $8,312 for Georgia residents and $15,643 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 68.52% and the average SAT score is 1,100. A total of 13,973 students enrolled in schools in Augusta, Georgia, of which 1,976 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Augusta, Georgia
The following table lists 7 colleges located in Augusta and 3 schools near Augusta, Georgia ordered by distance from Augusta. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Augusta | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA Public, 2-4 years valid | 3.98 miles | $7,022 | 3,970 | 35% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Miller-Motte College-Augusta Augusta, GA Private, 2-4 years valid | 4.21 miles | $21,040 | 482 | 35% | 28 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Paine College Augusta, GA Private, 4 years four-years | 8.54 miles | $14,596 | 310 | 17% | 10 to 1 | - | 51.5% | - |
| Augusta University Augusta, GA Public, 4 years four-years | 8.71 miles | $23,500 | 9,140 | 50% | 17 to 1 | $20,002 | 85.5% | 1,100 |
| Empire Beauty School-Augusta Augusta, GA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 10.54 miles | $19,260 | 71 | - | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta North Augusta, SC Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.28 miles | $18,300 | 113 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Augusta School of Massage Evans, GA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 11.99 miles | $10,500 | 41 | - | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Aiken Technical College Graniteville, SC Public, 2-4 years valid | 17.66 miles | $6,916 | 2,121 | 19% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC Public, 4 years four-years | 22.66 miles | $21,218 | 3,840 | 42% | 15 to 1 | $30,122 | 75.6% | 1,075 |
| Aiken School of Cosmetology and Barbering Aiken, SC Private, Less than 2 years valid | 24.46 miles | $16,000 | 72 | 74% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $15,643 | 13,973 | 34% | 16 to 1 | $20,002 | 68.5% | 1,100 |