Augusta University 2023-24 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Augusta, GeorgiaLocation

UniversitySchool type

Estd1828established year

8220enrollment

Public

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Augusta University opens its doors for the international students in Fall, Spring and Summer terms. International students can apply for admission to 152 degree and major programs at Augusta University. The university has authorized optional standardized test results, subject to all other admission requirements and submission of requested documents.

The admission policy of the university is not competitive with an acceptance rate of 88.5%. International students need an application fee of 55 USD (~4,000 INR) for admission to the university. Students with stringent TOEFL iBT scores can avail the facility to study in different languages at Augusta University.
Augusta University manifests an annual budget of 1.1 billion USD for its 10 colleges and schools. A lump sum amount from this is awarded as Indian student scholarships in the USA. The university also spends around 125.9 million USD annually on sponsored research awards to provide the students with hands-on experience in operation.

Highlights

University	Public
Established	1828
Type	Co- Educational
Undergraduate Enrolled Students	New Freshman – 1024 Other – 4580
Graduate Enrollment	1749
Application Portal	Online
Application Fee	55 USD
Mode of Payment	e-Check, Master Card, Visa
Average TOEFL Score	iBT- 79
Academic Calendar	Semester Based
Financial Aid	Scholarships, Loans, Grants
Work Experience	Required for Some Graduate Programs

Augusta University Admission Deadlines

International students can take admission to Augusta University in three different seasons. The application deadlines for various graduate programs are different from each other. The application deadlines for the undergraduate programs are listed below:

Semester	Admission Deadlines
Spring	December 1
Summer	April 1
Fall early action	November 15
Scholarship deadline	February 1
Fall Regular admission	July 1

Augusta University International Student Admissions

Augusta University, USA accepts International Students from all over the world.The International Students must have completed equivalent Education to that of US High School Diploma. The process for International Applicants and Domestic Students is quite similar except the fact that they need to submit some additional requirements. The application as well supporting documents must be submitted before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

How to apply?

Application Portal: Apply online at the official website

Application Fee: 55 USD. Payable through e- Check, Master Card, Visa

Basic Admission Requirements - International Applicants must fulfill the Following conditions to be eligible for Augusta University Admissions:

Completed application
Official Transcripts of School - These must be sent directly to Augusta University by the School. If it is not in English then it must be translated and sent with certified translations in English. The transcripts must be evaluated course by course by World Education Services/Joseph Silnu and Associate Inc.
Proof of English Proficiency- TOEFL/ IELTS
SAT / ACT Scores
Bank Documents supporting the capability of the parents/guardian to support the Finances of the Students for at least one year.
Certificate of Finances
Passport Copy

US Visa Process for International Students

International Applicants need to obtain a F1 Visa or J1 Visa (according to the Program chosen) to pursue their Education at the institute.

The steps involved in obtaining a visa to study in the USA are:

The accepted students will be mailed the I- 20 form along the Acceptance letter.
The applicant then needs to contact the US Embassy in their Home Country and proceed with the Application.
They need to pay I-901 SEVIS Fee.

The Documents required in visa application are:

Valid Passport
Certificate of Finances
Bank Statements
Transcripts
Standardized Scores
Proof of Health Insurance/Verification Form
Original I- 20
Receipt of the payment of SEVIS Fee.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

International students at Augusta University require a stipulated score in the English proficiency tests to be eligible for admission. The university has separate requirements for international students with language of study English and non-English. Below are the minimum scores required for admission to the university:

Subjects	Required Scores
Native language (non-english)	TOEFL iBT: 69 with combined subscores 45.
Students at English 1101 class	TOEFL iBT: >78
English 1101z (special class for non-native students) students	TOEFL iBT; 45-78

Augusta University Undergraduate Admissions

The university offers undergraduate degrees in more than 150 Fields of Studies. It offers degrees in Fields of Arts and Humanities, Business, Computing Education, Health Sciences, Social Sciences etc. It also offers Associate, Bachelors, Certificates and Dual Degrees at Undergraduate Level.

For Undergraduate Freshman Admissions, the University calculates a Freshman Index. It is calculated using High School GPA, ACT and SAT scores. The students who have a freshman Index lower than 2240 will not be considered for regular admission instead they will be considered for the Jaguar Jumpstart program.

Where to Apply: Online application portal

Application Fee: 55 USD

Admission Requirements:

Completed Application
Proof of Residence
Official High Schools Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency by International Students
SAT and ACT Scores - SAT Institution code:5406; ACT institution Code: 0836

Augusta University Postgraduate Admissions

Numerous doctoral programs, masters programs and different specialist graduate programs at Augusta university are offered to the international students. Admission to the graduate courses at the university is mostly test optional. Students without graduate admission test scores can still get admission to the university by providing excellent academic records, professional LOR and relevant work experience.

Where to apply: Online application portal.

Application fees: 55 USD (~4,000 INR).

Application requirements: The general requirements for admission to the graduate programs at Augusta University are listed below:

Official transcripts.
Credential evaluation through Silny, WES (highly recommended) or ECE.
LOR.
Graduate admission tests like GMAT/ GRE/ MCAT/ DAT.
CV or Resume.
English proficiency test scores.

Here are the top graduate programs offered to the international students by the university:

Programs	Transcripts	Graduate Admission Tests	LOR	Additional Requirements
MBA	Required	Optional GMAT/ GRE/ DAT/ MCAT	3	CV
M.S. in Computer Science	Required	Optional GMAT/ GRE/ DAT/ MCAT	3	CV/ Resume
M.S. in Biostatics	Required with GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (83-86%)	Optional GRE	3	Not required
M.S. in data Science	Required	Optional GRE	3	Experience in coding
M.S. in Information Security Management	Required	Not required	3	Resume, work experience in networking and security

Augusta University has a very simple Admission procedure for Undergraduate Students. Anyone who fulfills all the basic requirements is eligible for admissions. Note that the institute does not entertain any Late Applications.

Students must make sure that all the transcripts are evaluated course by course and must be sealed and unopened when they reach university. Students should apply at least 90 days before the semester they want to study in as visa and other requirements take time to process. The standardized scores should be sent directly to the university. Applicants should go through the program specific requirements for graduate admission carefully before applying.

Augusta University Program Fees & Deadlines

Program	Important Dates	Fees	Exams Score	Application Fees	Eligibility	Financial Aid	Action
M.B.A 2 years	Application Deadline For Spring Intake (15th Nov 2023) Application Deadline For Fall Intake (15th Jun 2024)	USD 18,772/Yr USD 18,772 /Yr		-	-	-