Albany State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$4,064
Avg in-state tuition
$14,786
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Albany State University
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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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.
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
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Students enrolled
64%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
77%
White
11%
Hispanic
6%
Unknown
2%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
18
Total Online Enrollment
4,145
Percent of Programs Online
69% On-campus
31% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 29% online
Associate 23% online
Bachelor's 19% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 73% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,064 | $14,786 |
Graduate | $3,438 | $13,716 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
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 Undergraduate Cost
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 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
97%
State Grant Aid
22%
Institution Grant Aid
16%
Pell Grant
84%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$27k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
14Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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