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Albany State University, also known as ASU, is a four-year, state-supported university located in Albany, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia. The university was established in 1903 as Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute. The name was changed to Albany State University in 1996. The campus is spread across an area of 206-acres. ASU offers more than 30 undergraduate degree programs and over 5 advanced degrees. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:< /p>
ASU has an active student and Greek life. The campus is home to more than 55 clubs and organizations. The students actively participate in several sororities and fraternities.
Albany State is located in a small city, in Albany, GA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Albany State top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school often study education and teaching, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
The admissions department at Albany State does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 69% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 490 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 480 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Albany State offers classes to 4,033 students (3,817 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Albany State University
504 College Dr.
Albany, GA 31705
General Phone: (229) 430-4600
http://www.asurams.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 195 | educational administration, early childhood education, physical education teaching, education courses, special ed, middle school teaching, school counseling, science teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 168 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 70 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice, security and loss prevention, forensic science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 40 | psychology |
| Science | 39 | biology, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 37 | political science, sociology, English, history, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language |
| Family and Social Work | 30 | public administration, social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Media | 12 | mass communication |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | drawing |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Albany State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 505 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 110 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 43 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 2 |
Albany State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Albany State had a total enrollment of 4,033 students (3,817 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Albany State offers campus housing for 1,518 of its 3,817 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Albany, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,520 | 1,390 | 31% | 593 | 43% |
| Men | 1,525 | 457 | 30% | 220 | 48% |
| Women | 2,995 | 933 | 31% | 373 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,002 |
| Room and board | $ 4,990 |
| Room charge | $ 2,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,416 |
Financial Aid:
Albany State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 154400)
Albany State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 35 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $69,507 | 9 | $69,352 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $55,742 | 13 | $57,319 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $50,485 | 31 | $51,212 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $41,235 | 6 | $47,066 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $55,706 | 59 | $54,903 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113 | 67 | 180 |
| Football | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| Track | 9 | 24 | 33 |
| Basketball | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 25 | 25 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Albany State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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