Augusta University
About
Augusta University is a premier public research institution renowned as Georgia’s flagship health sciences university, anchored by the prestigious Medical College of Georgia and highly regarded programs in nursing, dental medicine, and cybersecurity. The student experience seamlessly bridges the historic, oak-canopied Summerville campus with state-of-the-art clinical and digital facilities, offering a vibrant, close-knit community rich in student organizations and championship-caliber athletics. What truly distinguishes the university is its unique integration with the Georgia Cyber Center and a major academic health system, which grants undergraduate students unprecedented access to hands-on research, elite internships, and direct pathways into high-demand careers.
Wikipedia:Augusta University (AU) is a public research university and academic medical center in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite medical campuses in Savannah, Albany, and Rome, Georgia. It employs over 15,000 people, has more than 56,000 alumni, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is classified as a Research 2 university with High Research Spending and Doctorate Production and as a university with Community Engagement.
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Augusta University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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