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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

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.

Campus Location

2802 Moore Hwy
Tifton, GA 31793-2601
USA
Main Tel: (229) 391-5001
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Highlights

Where Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts, conservation and resource management, landscaping and horticulture, and agricultural science and management.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate47922
1-2 year certificate34
< 1 year certificate12

Abraham Baldwin Students

The student enrollment at Abraham Baldwin was 3,665 in 2007 (2,926 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,374
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,990
Room$ 4,150
Board$ 1,950
Books and supplies$ 1,125
Other$ 2,800

Financial Aid: Abraham Baldwin participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  31
Without tenure; working toward tenure  54
Without tenure; tenure not available  13

Housing and Meals

Abraham Baldwin provides on-campus housing for 1,324 of its 2,926 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (17 awarded)

  • Agricultural Business and Management
  • Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
  • Crop Production

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (6 awarded)

  • Animal Sciences
  • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
  • Poultry Science

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

  • Business/Commerce
  • Management Information Systems and Services
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (23 awarded)

  • Forest Technology/Technician
  • Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (10 awarded)

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Social Work

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (26 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LIBERAL ARTS (281 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded)

  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (3 awarded)

  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (93 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (6 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

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