Albany State University
Albany, Georgia 31705
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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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Varsity Sports
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
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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
38.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Programs (57)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium