Augusta University is Georgia's premier public research university and academic medical center in Augusta, home to the Medical College of Georgia (13th oldest in U.S.) and Dental College. Highlights include cutting-edge health sciences research, 9 colleges, cyber innovation hub, NCAA Division II Jaguars athletics, and 670-acre campuses.

State

Georgia

Student Population

6,100

Acceptance Rate

78%

GPA Range

3.5-4.0

SAT Range

Not Reported

Common Majors

Nursing, medicine, biology, public health, computer science

"Augusta's Health Sciences campus buzzes with labs and clinics; Riverfront cyber hub innovates. Off-campus, Augusta's riverfront vibe offers events and internships. Students love hands-on med training, diverse Jags community, wellness center, and profs bridging research to real-world impact."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,414 (in-state), $25,202 (out-of-state)

Conference

Southland Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73-74

Avg Women's Scores

76-77

Men's Team Notes

Augusta men’s golf competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Southland Conference, posting strong scoring in the low‑to‑mid‑70s per round and regularly finishing in the upper reaches of events. The Jaguars have recorded multiple top‑three finishes, including a team win at a high‑level regional tournament, and advanced to the NCAA Championships.

Women's Team Notes

Augusta women’s golf plays in the Southland Conference at the Division I level, typically carding in the mid‑70s to low‑80s per round and posting team totals in the high‑290s to low‑300s over three‑round events. The Jaguars have climbed into championship contention and regularly finish near the top half of fields with strong depth.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Steven Paine

Women's Coach

Ember Holloway

Men's Email

spaine@augusta.edu

Women's Email

emholloway@augusta.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Steven Paine leads Augusta men's golf as Director/Head Coach since 2022, securing back-to-back Southland Conference titles (2024-25) by 18 strokes while winning the Georgia Amateur. Paine elevates the Jaguars into WCC competition, building on NCAA championship history (2010-11). His strategic recruiting and preparation target national contention through elite tournament performance.

Women's Coach Bio

Ember Holloway heads Augusta women's golf, guiding the Jaguars through Southland-to-WCC transition with assistant Alison Crenshaw. Holloway emphasizes player development amid Augusta’s storied golf legacy, competing against top D1 programs. Her leadership focuses on scoring consistency and postseason qualification, leveraging Georgia’s recruiting base for depth in the competitive new conference environment.