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Summary
Armstrong Atlantic State University is a public institution that was founded in 1935. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,938, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 250 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Armstrong Atlantic State University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,352 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,966 (2011-12).
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Armstrong Atlantic University offers a unique learning experience. Our student body is highly diversified including a large percentage of non-traditional, minority, and part-time students. Armstrong has a large number of liberal art and professional programs including nursing, education, and computing. Our setting in scenic Savannah, Georgia is famous for its rich history and culture. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1935 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $2,240,152 |
Applying
When applying to Armstrong Atlantic State University, it's important to note the application deadline is July 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 29. The application fee at Armstrong Atlantic State University is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 76.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 76% |
| Application deadline | July 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | June 29 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Armstrong Atlantic State University is 17:1, and the school has 30.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Armstrong Atlantic State University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and English Language and Literature/Letters. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.0 percent.
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Student Life
Armstrong Atlantic State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,938, with a gender distribution of 35.8 percent male students and 64.2 percent female students. 17.7 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 82.3 percent of students live off campus. Armstrong Atlantic State University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Armstrong Atlantic State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health service. Armstrong Atlantic State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Armstrong Atlantic State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Armstrong Atlantic State University, 57.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $3,000.
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 | $5,352 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $16,966 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,247 (2011-12) - Medium |
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