Augusta State University

Augusta State University is a public, four-year university located in Augusta, Georgia.

The school was chartered as the Academy of Richmond County in 1783. It opened in 1785 offering college-level classes for boys. Studies were suspended during the Civil War and the building was used as a hospital for wounded soldiers. Operation of the academy was overseen by a board of trustees until 1909, when control was passed to the Augusta Board of Education. As enrollment increased, land for a second building was purchased. In 1925, prior to completion of the new building, the Junior College of Augusta was established.

In 1958, the college became a part of the University System of Georgia and its name was formally changed to Augusta College. Augusta College remained a two-year college until 1963, when it attained four-year status. An additional campus was added in 1991 to accommodate a greater number of students.

In 1996, Augusta College was renamed Augusta State University. There are currently about 6300 students enrolled at ASU.

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