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Study at Augusta State University Augusta State University 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. Course TopicsThe school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching. Augusta State SelectivityAugusta 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. FacultyAugusta State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, the school had 6,588 enrolled students. Student LifeMany students are part-timers. Student athletes at the school belong to the Peach Belt Conference for major sports. Augusta State Tuition and AffordabilityAugusta State offers comparatively low-priced tuition. Augusta State Programs and Degrees
Contact: Augusta State Augusta State University
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