Originally founded in 1874 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute, Albany State University (ASU) is a historically black higher education institution that was established by Josephy Winthrop Holley, the son of former slaves. The university resides in the city of Albany, in the state of Georgia. It is a public, four-year university and belongs to the University of Georgia System. It is also a member of a philanthropic association, known as the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, that raises money to support black college students throughout the United States.
Albany State is a liberal arts school that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various academic fields and professional disciplines, including the arts, journalism, biology, education, English, math, chemistry, psychology, criminal justice, and social sciences, among others. Albany State is a fully accredited institution through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The university is a 2nd tier school and was ranked No.32 in the nation among HBCUs by U.S. News & World Report. Nearly half of all students live on-campus and most students are between the age of 20 and 25. In-state tuition is $5,912 and out-of-state tuition is $17,816. Room and board costs are roughly $6,000 a year.
Albany State University now offers online degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level in various fields, including Fire Service Administration, Business Information Systems, Criminal Justice, and Early Childhood Education. The also offers several online general education course which allow students to accelerated their degree.
General Information
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Admission Office 504 College Drive Albany, GA 31705-2796 (229) 430-4646 (800) 822-7267 Fax: (229) 430-3936 [email protected] |
Main Address 504 College Drive Albany, GA 31705 (229) 430-4600 |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,753 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 625 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,753 Graduate enrollment: 423 Setting | Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 30% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Drawing B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer and Information Science – General B Education Early Childhood Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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