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Albany State University

Albany State University

Albany, GA · City · 5,956 students
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$11,898
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
27%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$40,674
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

As the largest public Historically Black University (HBCU) in Georgia, Albany State University is widely recognized for its high-impact professional degree programs in nursing, allied health sciences, criminal justice, and education. Following its consolidation with Darton State College, the university uniquely serves Southwest Georgia by offering accessible dual-pathway curriculum options that range from career-ready associate degrees to master's credentials. Student life is steeped in vibrant HBCU heritage, marked by an active Divine Nine Greek presence, energetic Golden Rams athletics competing in NCAA Division II, and a tight-knit, community-oriented campus culture.

Wikipedia:Albany State University is a public historically black university in Albany, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1903, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest historically black institution in Georgia. Albany State University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of disciplines, including education, business, and the sciences. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location
Albany, GA, 31705 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
144 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,656$17,008
Housing & food (on campus)$11,899$11,899
Books & supplies$2,934$2,934
Cost of attendance$19,333$30,685 est.
Average net price$11,898Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$17,008
In-state: $5,656
Housing & food (on campus)$11,899
Books & supplies$2,934
Cost of attendance$30,685 est.
In-state: $19,333
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $11,898
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,693
$30–48k
$11,147
$48–75k
$13,785
$75–110k
$16,419
$110k+
$17,324
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
27%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
15%
Back for yr 2
79%
Transferred
40%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
29% graduated · 46% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 23% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$35,579
10 yrs after entry$40,674
Debt
Median at graduation$25,024
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$39k
90th percentile$49,682
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 27%Women 73%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
69%
First-gen
34%
Family income
$24,458
Independent
27%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
26%
Race & ethnicity
White
6%
Hispanic
4%
Black
84%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$35,579
After 10 yrs
$40,674
Education, Other121
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing106
Criminal Justice and Corrections93
Business Administration, Management and Operations53
Biology, General45
Psychology, General40
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods27
Computer and Information Sciences, General21
Communication and Media Studies17
Social Work17
Marketing13
Visual and Performing Arts, General12
Political Science and Government11
Sociology9
Accounting and Related Services9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$5M
Full-time faculty
70%
Faculty salary
$7,257/mo
Teaching spend
$6,425
per student
Federal loans
63%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$4M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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