The College of Nursing at Augusta University traces its roots to the Training School for Nurses established in 1893 at the University Hospital in Augusta, making it one of the oldest nursing programs in Georgia. It is part of Augusta University, the state's public academic health center, and offers pathways from the BSN through the DNP and PhD. The college is known for producing a large share of Georgia's nurse workforce, its strong NCLEX performance, and its emphasis on rural and underserved health, simulation-based learning, and nursing research.
Students train in a health-sciences environment alongside medicine, dental medicine, allied health, and pharmacy peers at Augusta University Medical Center and partner clinical sites across Georgia. The college operates multiple instructional sites and offers extensive online and hybrid graduate options, serving working nurses statewide. Distinctive strengths include nurse practitioner tracks, nurse anesthesia, nursing informatics, and a collaborative interprofessional culture that gives students hands-on clinical experience early in their programs.
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Augusta, Georgia |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Total students | 1,800 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 40% |
| Graduation rate | 85% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
| In-state tuition | $9,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,000 |
| Room & board | $11,000 |
| Average financial aid | $9,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | 1050-1250 |
| ACT range | 21-27 |
| Average GPA | 3.50 |
| Regular deadline | Varies by program (BSN typically February-March) |
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