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Overview
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public institution and part of the University System of Georgia. ABAC is based in Tifton, Georgia and is home to the Forest Lakes Golf Club, Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village, and the J.G. Woodroof Farm. Favored areas of study include agriculture, forestry, and wildlife and fisheries management. ABAC provides study abroad opportunities in places like Greece, Nicaragua, China, and England.
Acceptance Rate:
67%
Average Net Price:
$6,933
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.9
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1029
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $3,195 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $10,101 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,306
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,093
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,100
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
38%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,770
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$157
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
22%
Submitting ACT
41%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1029
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,647
Total Number of Undergrads
3,647
0
100
16%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
33%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
23
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Stallions and Fillies
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,300
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI have learned a lot from the student here by just talking to them. Everybody here will talk with you like they known you for years.
Dale from Sylvester, GA
Educated, Dedicated, Committed
Very committed in helping students.
The professors are very dedicated to their jobs.
If not anything else Abac makes sure their students are educated.
Very committed in helping students.
The professors are very dedicated to their jobs.
If not anything else Abac makes sure their students are educated.
Shatarra from Ashburn, GA
ABAC has a very challenging curriculum which helps to mold you as a student for your secondary college of choice. ABAC also has a staff that is willing to help you reach your academic goal of excellence. With this being said if you enjoy challenging yourself academically ABAC is the place to be.
Jasmine from Fitzgerald, GA
The school is small and in a beautiful part of South Georgia where there are plenty of activities in around the community for college students, even at the school. The students are friendly and very kind as well welcoming. The faculty and staff help with any and all problems that one may encounter.
Ashlie from Martinez, GA
Great class sizes. Great atmosphere. Close knit community that encourages learning.
Ariel from Ocilla, GA
They have a very well versed education selection. The curriculum is extreme on target with the classes and each class you take teaches you something new. The staff are helpful, polite, willing to work with you and dedicated to the students.
Matthew from Tifton, GA
This College has the perfect size of classes. It permits the students to have a one-to-one relationship with the professors. I really like it here because not only are the faculty and students very social, but the campus is also really pretty.
Edith from Statenville, GA
Teachers gets hands on experience with students since there is small classes. The academic support center is great if you are having trouble in a class they have great tutors in the center.
Nicholas from Moultrie, GA
abraham baldwin agricultural college, or abac, is a great place to get a higher education. it's a big college with a small college atmosphere and in a great town. i love abac and i plan on staying to get my bachelor's degree once i finish my associate's degree.
Matt
i love abac. the teachers are great. i love their food also.
Cornelius from Sylvester, GA
