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Albany State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,425
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Acceptance rate 73%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Albany, Georgia, Albany State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Albany State University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Albany State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Albany State is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Albany State is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Albany State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2020 admitted students

73%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,053

Cost of attendance at Albany State University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,433

Cost of attendance at Albany State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Albany State University received on average $6,872 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,872
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 908 75% $5,472 $4,969,000
Other Federal Grant 1,098 91% $5,178 $5,685,942
State Grant/Scholarships 236 20% $3,711 $875,814
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 189 16% $5,932 $1,121,177
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,118 93% $6,872 $7,682,933

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Albany State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Albany State University students is 23.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.9%.

23.9%

  • asian 42.9% 3 students
  • African American 25.4% 215 students
  • white 20.6% 53 students
  • hispanic 17.2% 5 students
  • International Students 13.6% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 19.2% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Albany State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Albany State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)