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Armstrong Atlantic State is found in Savannah, Georgia. Savannah is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Armstrong Atlantic State.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, medical assistant and technician, and security and law enforcement.
Admission to Armstrong Atlantic State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560.
Armstrong Atlantic State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 6,688 in 2005 at the school.
A lot of students at Armstrong Atlantic State attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Peach Belt Conference.
Armstrong Atlantic State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a unit of the University System of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University is committed to the following: educating students in the liberal arts tradition through quality programs in the arts and sciences, teacher education, health professions, and computing and technology; providing students with intellectual challenges, professional experiences, and extracurricular activities that prepare them for citizenship, leadership, career success, and a lifelong passion for learning; and advancing teaching, scholarship, creative endeavors, and service to the community by supporting the collaborative initiatives of students, faculty and staff."
More complete details are provided below.
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn St
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
General Phone: (912) 927-5211
Admissions Phone: (912) 927-5277
Financial Aid Phone: (912) 927-5272
http://www.armstrong.edu
Armstrong Atlantic State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 330 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, adult education, education of emotionally disturbed, education of speech impaired, physical education teaching, education of learning disabled, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 246 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, economics, Spanish language |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 164 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 113 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 76 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 60 | health professions, public health |
| Therapy And Counseling | 47 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Science | 30 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | information science, computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | health and medical administrative |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for Armstrong Atlantic State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 657 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 294 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 120 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 64 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Armstrong Atlantic State had a total enrollment of 6,688 students (4,999 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 91% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
Armstrong Atlantic State offers campus housing for 744 of its 4,999 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Savannah, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 800 | 799 | 100% | 799 | 100% |
| Men | 274 | 274 | 100% | 274 | 100% |
| Women | 526 | 525 | 100% | 525 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
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 | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (912) 927-5277
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,438 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,754 |
| Room and board | $ 6,100 |
| Room charge | $ 5,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,402 |
Financial Aid:
Armstrong Atlantic State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 154600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (912) 927-5272
Armstrong Atlantic State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $55,810 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $36,620 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $62,948 | 17 | $45,700 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $68,075 | 7 | $60,212 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $51,221 | 30 | $53,893 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $49,609 | 44 | $46,997 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $39,640 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $37,885 | 22 | $35,358 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 92 | $53,278 | 107 | $47,127 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 51 | 99 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 38 | 51 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Armstrong Atlantic State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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