Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Location and Contact Information
2802 Moore HwyTifton, GA 31793-2601
USA
Main Tel: (229) 391-5001
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, also known as ABAC, is a coeducational, two-year college located in Tifton, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1908. The college is well known for its agriculture department. ABAC was originally established as the Second District A & M School but, after a few name and status changes, it was christened Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 1933. In addition to associate-level courses in agriculture, the college also grants several bachelor degrees in diverse areas of study.
ABAC's active student administration works for the overall development of its students. The college offers various career counseling and placement facilities for the students' benefit. ABAC’s campus is home to a variety of clubs and organizations inclufing the Baptist Student Union, the Helping Profession Club, and the International Club. The college also publishes a literary magazine named the "Pegasus," and a newspaper called “The Stallion.” Both publications are well-known and widely acclaimed.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in landscaping and horticulture, liberal arts, conservation and resource management, and agricultural science and management.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Abraham Baldwin:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,871 |
| 2 | Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX | 4,402 |
| 3 | Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute | Wooster, OH | 754 |
| 4 | James H Faulkner State Community College | Bay Minette, AL | 3,727 |
| 5 | Palo Alto College | San Antonio, TX | 7,829 |
| 6 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | 19,471 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | River Falls, WI | 6,555 |
| 8 | Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY | 6,850 |
| 9 | Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | 23,520 |
| 10 | Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | 28,882 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 481 | 19 |
| Bachelor | 4 | 2 |
| < 1 year certificate | 3 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 38 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 37 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,600 in 2009-2010 (2,914 full-time equivalent).
About 46% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 54% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 82% of the student body. About 4% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 84% are full-time and 16% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 79% Women 80% All 79%
Room and Board
Abraham Baldwin provides on-campus housing for 1,324 of its 2,914 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Crop Production
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
- Animal Sciences
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Marketing/Marketing Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Forest Technology/Technician
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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