Albany State University

Albany State University, also known as ASU, is a four-year, state-supported university located in Albany, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia. It was founded in 1903. The main campus spreads across an area of 206 acres. ASU offers more than 30 undergraduate degree programs and over 5 advanced degrees in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Arts and Humanities
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Science and Health Professions

ASU has over 55 clubs and organizations which are based on the varied interests of students. The university also has an active Greek life. There are several sororities and fraternities on campus including Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Iota Phi Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, security and law enforcement, and family and social work.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Selective admissions.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Albany State is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 4,033 in 2007-2008 (3,817 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 88% of enrolled students and graduate students are 12%.

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

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Albany State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Albany State provides on-campus housing for 1,518 of its 3,817 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 113 male students received the aid (men were 63% of those receiving aid) and 67 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 37% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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