Albany State University

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Albany, GA

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

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$4,064

Avg in-state tuition

$14,786

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Albany State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Albany State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Albany, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,102, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 27 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 26%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,064, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,786.

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#2 Ranked in Top HBCUs With Radiology Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

73% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

26% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Not required or recommended

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-18

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 740-900

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

64%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

Black

77%

White

11%

Hispanic

Unknown

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

72%

Socio-economic diversity

84% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Savannah State University

Savannah, GA · Public · Non-profit

Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,460
On-campus room and board	$10,076
On-campus other expenses	$3,400
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,510
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,240
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,240

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$19,000	$29,722
Off-campus without family	$21,274	$31,996
Off-campus with family	$9,764	$20,486

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Logistics and Materials Management
	Organizational Leadership
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Accounting
	Management Information Systems, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
5	Education
	Education, Other
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
9	History
	History, General
10	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
11	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
12	Psychology
	Psychology, General
13	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
14	Security And Protective Services
	Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
15	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
16	Visual And Performing Arts
	Visual and Performing Arts, General

Albany State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About Albany State University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

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Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.