School Overview
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
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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 |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Albany State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (229) 500-3500 |
| Website: | https://www.asurams.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.asurams.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/ |
| Address: | 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,122 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 34% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,923 (48% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $5,934 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,656 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,697 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Albany State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Albany State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 8 | 13 | 28 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Albany State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,934 |
| Out-of-state | $16,656 |
| Books and supplies | $1,440 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,308 |
| Out-of-state | $15,586 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,460 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,337 | 88% | $6,697 |
| Student loan aid | 1,265 | 83% | $6,152 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,242 | 71% | $6,236 |
| Federal student loans | 3,919 | 65% | $6,397 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Albany State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Albany State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,459 | 1,901 | 4,558 | Percent admitted | 100% | 67% | 66% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 22% | 24% | 21% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Albany State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 6,122 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,778 |
| Graduate enrollment | 344 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Albany State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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