Andréa Backman, PhD, President | Strayer University
Andréa Backman, PhD, President | Strayer University
Of the six institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Augusta University and Paine College.
At least 8,493 people applied to Richmond County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 13,491 students enrolled in the universities, including 9,729 in undergraduate and 3,762 in graduate programs. In total 8.3% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (40.4%) and Black or African American (39.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Augusta University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 9,140 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Richmond County, including East Georgia State College - Augusta and Strayer University-Augusta Campus.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paine College | 3,302 | 1,717 | 310 |
| East Georgia State College - Augusta | -- | -- | -- |
| Strayer University-Augusta Campus | -- | -- | -- |
| Augusta University | 5,191 | 4,464 | 9,140 |
| Augusta Technical College | -- | -- | 3,970 |
| Empire Beauty School-Augusta | -- | -- | 71 |
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