#159 nationally · R2 · Georgia

Augusta University research spending

Augusta University spent $139M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #159 among US R1 and R2 universities and #4 in Georgia.

$139Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#159of 297 nationally
#4 of 7in Georgia (4% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
156Binghamton UniversityNYR1$142M
157University at AlbanyNYR1$142M
158Texas State UniversityTXR2$141M
159Augusta University MedGAR2$139M
160Brigham Young UniversityUTR1$138M
161University of Idaho MedIDR1$136M
162The University of MontanaMTR1$134M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Augusta University run through its website: https://www.augusta.edu/

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Questions

How much does Augusta University spend on research?
Augusta University reported $139M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Augusta University rank nationally for research spending?
#159 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #4 of 7 in Georgia.
Is Augusta University an R1 university?
Augusta University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.