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Founded in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institution to provide education to African Americans in southwest Georgia, Albany State University (ASU) is known for its outstanding programs in business and public administration, teacher education, nursing, criminal justice and the sciences.

ASU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in three colleges: College of Business, College of Education, and College of Science and Health Profession. There are four departments within the College of Science and Health Profession: (1) criminal justice and forensic science, (2) nursing, (3) natural science, and (4) mathematics and computer science. The university also offers education specialist degrees and non-degree educational programs.

ASU has three master degrees to choose from, including Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Mathematics, and Master of Science in Nursing. The bachelor degrees available include the following Bachelor in Science (BS) programs: BS in Criminal Justice, BS in Forensic Science, BS in Computer Science, BS in Applied Science, BS in Biology, BS in Nursing, BS in Science Education, and BS in Chemistry.

In addition, ASU offers a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and has a Pre-Engineering program. The Pre-Engineering program works with the Georgia Institute of Technology where students work towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Albany State University Admissions

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Albany State University serves students seeking bachelor and master degrees, as well as those interested in attending non-degree educational programs. With an emphasis in liberal arts, students are exposed to the fine arts, social sciences, humanities, and the sciences as a foundation for learning.

High school graduates, transfer students, international students, and transient students are accepted, however, transient students are typically limited to one semester.

Campus tours are welcomed year round for those interested in attending the university.

Albany State University Financial Aid

Albany State University has several options for financial assistance, including scholarships, grants, loans and employment. A detailed website is available for students to research options, as well as links to additional financial aid information. The university also provides peer financial counseling, financial aid forms (including the FAFSA form), loan applications, and verification worksheets for students applying for aid.

For those students pursuing graduate degrees, specific financial aid is available. To be considered for financial aid at this level, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be accepted for Graduate Admissions by the Graduate Admissions Office either as a Provisional or Regular Admit.

Albany State University Students

Albany State University’s campus is spread over an area of 206 acres in a small city in Georgia. This public institution serves full-time undergraduate and graduate students, as well as some part-time students and provides many opportunities to be involved in college life.

On-campus housing is available for full-time students as well as a variety of programs for students to experience, including varsity sports, community service projects, Greek life, intramural sports and recreation, student government organizations, Miss ASU Pageant, and more.

Albany State University Athletics

The Albany State University Golden Rams are members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The varsity teams compete at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Albany State University’s athletic programs include:

  • Men’s Baseball
  • Men’s Football
  • Women’s Volleyball
  • Women’s Softball
  • Women’s Tennis
  • Men’s Basketball
  • Women’s Basketball
  • Men’s Cross Country
  • Women’s Cross Country
  • Men’s Track & Field
  • Women’s Track & Field

The university’s spirit is supported by a dedicated cheerleading squad who was named SIAC’s All-Female Squad Cheerleading Champions in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Albany State University also offers intramural sports for students interested in competing outside the varsity level. Teams include men’s and women’s flag football/powder-puff football, men’s and women’s basketball, and co-ed softball. The university is looking into adding soccer in the years to come.

The athletic department’s Albany State University Sports Hall of Fame, established in 1999, recognizes athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters who have brought honor to the university’s athletic program. Criteria for selection include achievements while at the university as well as sports accomplishments after graduation.

Information Summary

Ranks 684th overall and 14th in Georgia

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Albany, GA 31705

Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
Total Population38,667 (29,191 urban / 9,476 rural)
Households12,662 (2.8 people per house)
Families9,326 (3.26 people per family)
Pop. — African American25,209
Pop. — Asian179
Pop. — Pacific Islander51
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native250
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)12,954
Pop. — Other372
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (education dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Albany State University?

Ranks 1417th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,706 $2,706 $10,790
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $602 $602 $602
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $120 $120 $478
FT Graduate Tuition $2,574 $2,574 $10,242
FT Graduate Required Fees $602 $602 $602
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $143 $143 $569
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $13,412 $13,412 $22,016
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $4,362 $4,362 $12,966
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $4,362 $4,362 $12,966

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $3,022 trend  $3,470 $3,022 trend  $3,470 $10,338 trend  $12,074
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $850 trend  $892
On-Campus – Room & Board $4,154 trend  $5,796
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,100 trend  $3,254
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$20
Graduate Application Fee$20
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 4,300 (1,425 male / 2,875 female)
Admitted 1,407 (452 male / 955 female)
Admission rate 33%
First-time Enrollment 720 (240 male / 480 female)
FT Enrollment 702 (235 male / 467 female)
PT Enrollment 18 (5 male / 13 female)
Total Enrollment3,927

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Albany State University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Required
College Prep. CompletionRequired
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Albany State University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
NCAA Basketball Conference Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
NCAA Baseball Conference Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
NCAA Track & Field Conference Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 1286th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 41%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 20
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 19
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 19

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 1241st for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 83%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 480
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 410 / 480
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 840 / 960

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity1,775
Meals per Week21
Room Fee$2,674
Board Fee$2,240

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Albany State University Ranks 3803rd for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,232 340 pie   57%
State & Local Grant Aid $3,533 451 pie   76%
Institutional Grant Aid $3,747 74 pie   12%
Student Loan Aid $3,045 391 pie   66%
Any financial aid type   581 pie   97%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Albany State University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
151429
Black Non-Hispanic
1,1782,4063,584
Hispanic
21012
Asian / Pacific Islander
189
American Indian / Alaskan Native
112
White Non-Hispanic
76215291
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 1,273 2,654 3,927

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Albany State University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
2N/A2
Black Non-Hispanic
208427635
Hispanic
N/A22
Asian / Pacific Islander
N/A11
American Indian / Alaskan Native
112
White Non-Hispanic
1N/A1
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 212 431 643

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Albany State University.

  Men Women Total
28 34 62
15 44 59
18 40 58
7 31 38
9 27 36

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 14 2 16
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 31 1 34
Business Administration and Management, General 1 54 1 3 59
Chemistry, General 3 3
Computer and Information Sciences, General 20 20
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 5 5
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8 3 11
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 54 4 58
Drawing 4 1 5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 28 1 9 38
Education, Other 18 1 19
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 31 31 62
English Language and Literature, General 2 2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2 2
Forensic Science and Technology 1 1
History, General 7 2 9
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 11 7 18
Management Information Systems, General 7 7
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 17 18
Mass Communication/Media Studies 10 10
Mathematics Teacher Education 3 3
Mathematics, General 6 6
Music Teacher Education 3 1 4
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 14 9 23
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1 5 1 7
Political Science and Government, General 6 6
Psychology, General 35 1 36
Public Administration 18 2 20
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2 2 4
Social Work 20 1 21
Sociology 16 16
Spanish Language and Literature 1 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 10 10 21
Total 6 461 2 1 95 565

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Albany State University Ranks 1598th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $53,436 ($53,874 male / $52,932 female)
Number of FT Faculty 142 (76 male / 66 female)
Number of PT Faculty 99
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $2,112,605
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Albany State University Summary

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Founded in 1903, Albany State University is a historically black , four year institution located in Albany, GA, a progressive city with a metropolitan statistical area population of 162,800. W.E.B DuBois inspired Holley to return to the south after he read Dubois’s writings on the plight of Black people in Albany, GA in The Souls of Black Folk. In 1932, The school became part of the University System of Georgia and in 1943 it was granted four-year status and renamed Albany State College. Many students from the school, black improvement organizations, and representatives from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) came to together to create the Albany Movement. Colleges include: The College of Business, The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Education, and The College of Health Professions. The Graduate school degree programs include: Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Public Administration, and Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership.

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10 months ago

Thank you to all of the guys from the ASU basketball team! Even during flash flood and tornado watches, these guys came out everyday for 3 days, to coach the kids from MCLB with LOTS of enthusiasm! Great job guys!!!

about 1 year ago

Goodmorning, I was sadden to hear about the passing of Dr. Harold bray almost 2 years ago, as he was the Director of band at your school. I majored in band under Dr. Bray at Chicago Vocational. Just found out 2 onths ago, is there a way too send a card to his family or scholarship fund in his name, etc.