Augusta University

Facts & Figures

On December 20, 1828, by Act of the Georgia General Assembly, seven faculty members founded Augusta University's oldest college, the Medical College of Georgia.

Augusta University is a public research university and medical center dedicated to training the next generation of innovators, leaders and health care providers.

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Located in Augusta, Georgia

We Feel So Good

Georgia’s second-oldest and second-largest city, Augusta strides that fine line between big city bustle and small-town charm, mixing retro-urban regality with just a pinch of hometown pride.

As of Fall 2024

Student Enrollment

Type Total
New Freshmen 1,244
10%
Other Undergraduates 4,834
45%
Graduate 3,377
24%
First Professional 1,480
14%
Medical Residents 587
6%
Dental Residents 62
1%

FY 2024

Degrees Conferred

Type Total
Bachelor's 1,011
Master's 637
Specialist 291
Doctorate 171
First Professional 335
Certificate/Other 370

Student Enrollment by Gender

Academic Year 2024

Go Jags

Administration

Russell T. Keen, EdD, is President of Augusta University.