Programs of
Study Offered
31

Albany State University is a medium, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 4,330 students enrolled.
This school was originated in 1903 and is one of the 3 colleges located in
Albany,
Georgia.
Albany State University is one of the
Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).
Albany State University will give you the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.
According to government data, out of 4,520 applications 1,390 were accepted (31%), so it is quite viable to be accepted at Albany State University.
FAFSA Code
for 2009 / 2010
The undergraduate application fee at Albany State University is $20.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees; in addition, this application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to the school. The graduate application fee is $20.00.
This college will accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.
If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Albany State University is 001544.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible applicants. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Tuition and fees per year
It is quite easy to obtain a loan at Albany State University, as 70% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $3,800.
Albany State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 31 degree programs including Accounting, History, Mathematics, Nursing, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, and Sociology.
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 : 1
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Albany State University is fair at 77% (well above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently, students like their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Albany State University is below average: 50%.
Campus Safety
Report Grade
B+
Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - around $11,400 per year. The additional fees at Albany State University beyond tuition are close to $700 annually; this comes to $12,100 a year.
Albany State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Albany State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, Albany State University helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Albany State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Albany State University accommodates roughly 1,600 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $2,800 per year.
According to the recent data, Albany State University is a safe school. Read the details about safety at Albany State University in the
Safety Report for this school.
The cities near Albany State University are
Moultrie,
Tifton,
Americus,
Cuthbert, and
Fitzgerald.
If you would like to request more details about admission at Albany State University, call this school's general information office at (229) 430-4600 or check
Albany State University Website.