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Known for health sciences — excellent value
Albany State University is a public urban institution in Albany, Georgia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 5.8K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
23% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,674 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,251.
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News & Alerts
Albany State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
37.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
45
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (57)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
- •78% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Establishment and growth Joseph Winthrop Holley, born in 1874 to former slaves in Winnsboro, South Carolina, founded the institution in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute.
- •In 1917, the institution became a state-supported school under the name Georgia Normal and Agricultural College, a two-year agricultural and teacher-training institution.
- •In 1932, the school became part of the University System of Georgia and in 1943 it was granted four-year status and renamed Albany State College, a transition that significantly increased enrollment.
- •In 1981, the college offered its first graduate program, paving the way for its upgrade to university status in 1996.
- •Among the first to be arrested were students from Albany State.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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