Albany State University

(Albany, GA)

Albany State, a public, historically black, liberal arts university, was founded in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute. In 1917, it became the state-supported, two-year Georgia Normal and Agricultural College; in 1943 it became a four-year institution and was renamed Albany State College; and in 1996 it gained university status. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing. The 206-acre campus is located in southwest Georgia, 180 miles from Atlanta.

Admissions

29.9%
of Applicants Admitted
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1210–1420 SAT Total
  • 410–480 SAT Reading
  • 400–470 SAT Math
  • 400–470 SAT Writing
  • 17–19 ACT Composite
  • 16–20 ACT English
  • 16–19 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$14,736
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $4,060
  • $13,352
  • $8,976
  • $1,700

Will I Like It

4,242
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • City
  • 66% Women

Areas of Study

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math

Social Sciences

Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Drawing

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Art Club, Band, Computers, Debate, Doodling, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Club, Debate Team, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

504 College Dr.
Albany, GA 31705
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