Albany State University, GA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Albany State University Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity1
Retention12
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity33
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Albany State University
55%
Bachelor’s
18%
Associate’s
27%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education7%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs40%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities24%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Albany State University
90%
Admission Rate
405
Median SAT Math
420
Median SAT Reading
17
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)370–440
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)380–460
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–18
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Albany State University
$6K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Albany State University
65%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
21%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $50K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $39K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 14% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 21% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 26% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 32% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Albany State University
62%
Retention Rate
48%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
21%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 8% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 21% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 34% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 20% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 17% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 35% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 14% | 52% | 50% |
| Other race | 18% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Albany State University
92%
Employment Rate
$24K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $43K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $32K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Albany State University
5,545
Undergraduates
78%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
370
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 73% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 27% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 74% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 14% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Albany State University, GA
Albany Technical College
2 miles, SW
Georgia Southwestern State University
34 miles, N
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
37 miles, E
South Georgia Technical College
38 miles, N