Albany State University
Albany, GA, USA
Albany State University is an Historically Black College and University in southwest Georgia and part of the University System of Georgia. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, ASU is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Health Professions, and Professional Studies. Additionally, all new students are required to take ASU’s First Year Experience course as part of their transition to college. For athletically inclined students, ASU fields 13 men’s and women’s teams known as the Rams.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
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Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
26%
Submitting ACT
46%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 15
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 849
0
1600
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
6,297
Total Number of Undergrads
5,824
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
41%
20-39 Students
55%
40-99 Students
2%
0
100
12%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. |
$5,484
|
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. |
$16,206
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$10,232
|
Books and Supplies |
$1240
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
72%
Need Met
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.
66%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,795
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,187
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,194
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.
84%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,432
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.
$11,936
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.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
26%
US National: 44%
74%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
50
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
39%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Rams
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Albany
Macon
Tallahassee
Columbus
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,600
What Students Are Saying
Albany State Univeristy is full of school spirit and education driven. Their goal is to help every student entering to discover their gifts and talent inside of them and use that gift and talent to the best of their ability. Just like their moto says, Potential is Realized here.
Jessica from Albany, GA
This school is a family. Once you are a Golden Ram, you have people who will treat you like family. Albany State University is a wonderful college experience.
Deandra from Covington, GA
Albany State University is located in a medium sized town. It is a nice sized school not too big not too small. The campus isn't confusing at all; it's very easy to navigate
Kilah bio kid
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