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Summary
Albany State University is a public institution that was founded in 1903. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,187, its setting is city, and the campus size is 232 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Albany State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,802 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,416 (2011-12).
Albany State University is a historically black school in the University System of Georgia. The school was founded in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institution, meant to train students in religious and industrial education, and eventually evolved into a four-year institution. Freshmen are required to live on campus in Albany, Ga., unless they commute from a home within 50 miles of school. There are a variety of student organizations to check out, including fraternities and sororities. The ASU Rams sports teams compete in the NCAA Division II Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Graduate programs at Albany State University include nursing and public affairs. Notable alumni of Albany State University include civil rights activist Shirley Sherrod and former Family Matters actress Jo Marie Payton.
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The primary mission of Albany State University is to educate students to become outstanding contributors to society. Central to its mission, the University embraces "Potential. Realize", a philosophy that intends to encourage and inspire all members of its University community to discover, cultivate and develop their unique talents and gifts. Points of ASU Pride: Ranks no. 1 in University System of Georgia for graduating African Americans with degrees in Biomedical Sciences; according to the 2011 Diverse Issues in Higher Education Top 100 undergraduate degree producers ASU ranks #4 in education degrees and #5 in math degrees conferred for African Americans; retention rate is now eleventh highest among University System of Georiga state universities; and graduation rate is the fourth highest amoung University System of Georgia state universities. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1903 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $1,540,661 |
Applying
When applying to Albany State University, it's important to note the application deadline is June 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Albany State University is $20. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 28.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 28.7% |
| Application deadline | June 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Albany State University is 21:1, and the school has 43.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Albany State University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Early Childhood Education and Teaching; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72.8 percent.
Student Life
Albany State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,187, with a gender distribution of 33.5 percent male students and 66.5 percent female students. At this school, 43.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 57.0 percent of students live off campus. Albany State University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,663 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Albany State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Albany State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Albany State University, 64 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Albany State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 64% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Albany State University, 94.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $2,532.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $5,802 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,416 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $5,978 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
