COLLEGE PROFILE
Albany State University
Albany, GA
Albany State, a public, historically black, liberal arts university, was founded in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute. In 1917, it became the state-supported, two-year Georgia Normal and Agricultural College; in 1943 it became a four-year institution and was renamed Albany State College; and in 1996 it gained university status. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing. The 206-acre campus is located in southwest Georgia, 180 miles from Atlanta.
| Web Site | www.asurams.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 4,187 |
| Women | 2,783 (66.5%) |
| Men | 1,404 (33.5%) |
| Graduate Students | 476 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Minimally difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 29% of 6,554 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | June 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 2.94 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 420 average 390-460 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 422 average 390-450 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | Not reported |
| ACT Composite | 17 average 16-19 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $12,030 Out-of-state: $23,934 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | In-state: $5,912 Out-of-state: $17,816 |
Room and Board | $6,118 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 60% |
| Average Freshman Award | $4,782 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $32,034 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 164 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 21% of classes 10-19 students: 22% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-59 students: 4% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Albany Population | 76,939 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing |
| Students in College Housing | 84% of freshmen, 43% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
| Mascot | |
| Sororities | 20% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 28% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | Not reported |
|---|---|
| International Students | 0.3% from 18 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 65.1% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 15.6% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 2.87 | 2.89 | 393 | 429 | 431 | 17 |
| Low | 2.00 | 2.30 | 280 | 340 | 320 | 14 |
| High | 3.50 | 3.50 | 490 | 530 | 510 | 19 |
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