Albany State University
Albany, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,576
Graduate Enrollment: 473
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2011)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 66.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 45.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 33.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 9.4%
Black: 78.8%
Hispanic: 5.7%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Black: 78.8%
Hispanic: 5.7%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,538
In-State tuition: $6,053Out-of-State tuition: $17,433
Estimated books and supplies: $1,497 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,580 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,546 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,600 (2022)
Average Family Income: $38,136 (2017)
Median Family Income: $24,458 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 61.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 60.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,024 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,745 |
| $30k-48k | $14,504 |
| $48k-75k | $17,669 |
| $75k-110k | $18,763 |
| $110k+ | $18,967 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 11%6-year graduation rate: 24%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,024 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 18.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 27.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 36.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 12.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 13.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,805 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,399 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 9 | $16,819 ($1,402) | $36,668 ($3,056) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 6 | $39,583 ($3,299) | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 12 | $31,000 | $315 | $37,539 ($3,128) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 32 | $31,000 | $286 | $36,719 ($3,060) | $42,545 ($3,545) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 19 | $405 | $46,082 ($3,840) | $55,898 ($4,658) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 50 | $31,000 | $305 | $25,365 ($2,114) | $28,916 ($2,410) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 248 | $20,149 | $191 | $27,180 ($2,265) | $30,107 ($2,509) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 41 | $30,745 | $301 | $28,249 ($2,354) | $39,674 ($3,306) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 26 | $30,718 | $294 | $24,548 ($2,046) | $30,777 ($2,565) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 50 | $31,000 | $307 | $30,379 ($2,532) | $35,261 ($2,938) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 10 | $49,580 ($4,132) | |||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 14 | $37,420 ($3,118) | $45,120 ($3,760) | ||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 20 | $354 | $40,233 ($3,353) | $50,773 ($4,231) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | $35,316 ($2,943) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | $34,678 ($2,890) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 10 | $30,660 | $325 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 19 | $33,523 | |||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 42 | $24,626 | $167 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 41 | $23,116 | $215 | $52,274 ($4,356) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 23 | $15,179 | $134 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 166 | $27,482 | $183 | $70,393 ($5,866) | $62,124 ($5,177) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 57 | $32,324 | $244 | $66,107 ($5,509) | $87,762 ($7,314) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 10 | $115,846 ($9,654) | $110,265 ($9,189) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 80 | $31,000 | $323 | $34,915 ($2,910) | $38,570 ($3,214) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 26 | $408 | $38,483 ($3,207) | $45,118 ($3,760) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | $39,462 ($3,289) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,051 ($2,921) | $37,321 ($3,110) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $57,573Full time faculty: 68%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $3,275,118 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $4,114,598 (2022)