Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Augusta's yield is 3 pts higher than Lamar's
Yield rate - 2
Augusta's SAT midpoint is 20 points higher than Lamar's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- LamarOpen
- AugustaOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- LamarTest-optional
- AugustaTest scores required
How they read a record
Lamar
The high school record and class rank are required.
Augusta
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Lamar | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Not considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why