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Augusta State University, also referred to as ASU, is a co-educational, public university located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It was established on January 27, 1785, as the Academy of Richmond County. It was renamed to Junior College of Augusta in 1925. In 1957, the junior college separated from the academy and was shifted to its present location on Walton Way. In 1958, the College was renamed to Augusta College and became part of the University System of Georgia. In 1996, it was finally raised to university status and renamed to Augusta State University. It grants admission to approximately 5,500 students annually.
Academic departments at Augusta State University include the following:
The University's sports teams are called the ASU Jaguars. The mascot of the University is the Jaguar. The University sponsors volleyball, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, and golf. It also has a full-time cheerleading squad.
The main campus of Augusta State is in Augusta, GA (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Augusta State offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
Augusta State does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 52% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 430 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 430 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Augusta State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 6,588 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Student athletes at the school belong to the Peach Belt Conference for major sports.
Augusta State offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Augusta State University
2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904-2200
General Phone: (706) 737-1400
http://www.aug.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 332 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, education, middle school teaching, special ed, school counseling, mental retardation education, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 187 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 109 | sociology, English, history, political science, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 71 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 64 | psychology |
| Media | 42 | communication studies |
| Science | 40 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and safety |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | multimedia |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Music | 6 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Augusta State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 555 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 186 | 15 |
| Post-master's certificate | 111 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 87 | 3 |
In 2007, Augusta State had a total enrollment of 6,588 students (5,230 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Augusta State offers campus housing for 361 of its 5,230 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Augusta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,404 | 1,249 | 52% | 943 | 76% |
| Men | 797 | 454 | 57% | 336 | 74% |
| Women | 1,604 | 795 | 50% | 607 | 76% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,242 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,359 |
| Room and board | $ 9,600 |
| Room charge | $ 5,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,180 |
Financial Aid:
Augusta State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155200)
Augusta State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 67 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 39 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $74,729 | 17 | $74,747 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $61,682 | 25 | $55,357 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $51,910 | 46 | $49,935 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $51,503 | 26 | $38,769 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $39,572 | 4 | $38,061 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $61,738 | 118 | $51,796 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 63 | 118 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 44 | 62 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Augusta State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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