Augusta University
Augusta University (AU) is a public research university and academic medical center in Augusta, Georgia. It is a part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite medical campuses in Savannah, Albany, Rome, and Athens. It employs over 15,000 people, has more than 56,000 alumni, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Former names | Academy of Richmond County (1785–1925) Junior College of Augusta (1925–1958) Augusta College (1958–1996) Augusta State University (1996–2013) Medical Academy of Georgia (1828–1829) Medical Institute of the State of Georgia (1829–1833) Medical College of Georgia (1833–1873; 1950–2011) Medical Department of the University of Georgia (1873–1933) University of Georgia School of Medicine (1933–1950) Georgia Health Sciences University (2011–2013) Georgia Regents University (2013–2015) |
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| Type | Public research university |
| Established | December 20, 1828 |
Parent institution | University System of Georgia |
| Accreditation | SACS |
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| Endowment | $364.8 million |
| President | Brooks Keel |
Academic staff | 1,643 |
Administrative staff | 3,500+ |
| Students | 9,813 (Fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 2,376 (Fall 2022) |
| 1,324 (Fall 2021) | |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Midsize city, 670 acres (2.7 km2) |
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| Newspaper | The Bell Ringer |
| Colors | Blue and grey |
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| Mascot | Augustus the Jaguar |
| Website | www |
The Augusta University Health System includes the 478-bed Augusta University Medical Center, the 154-bed Children's Hospital of Georgia, and more than 80 outpatient clinics.
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