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Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong Atlantic State University is a state university located in Savannah, Georgia. It was established in 1935. AASU is a member of the University System of Georgia. The university offers more than 700 bachelors degrees and over 250 masters degrees in diverse areas of study. The student body includes students representing all 50 states of the nation and over 70 countries worldwide. AASU's main campus is spread across an area of over 250 acres. AASU is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • College of Education
  • College of Health Profession
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Science & Technology
  • School of Graduate Studies

AASU’s student life is active. It runs a student newspaper, has more than 70 student clubs, and has several Greek organizations on campus.

Campus Location

11935 Abercorn St
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
USA
Main Tel: (912) 927-5211
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Armstrong Atlantic State University Highlights

Where Armstrong Atlantic State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and education and teaching.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor76431
Master26421
Associate883
1-2 year certificate731

Armstrong Atlantic State Students

The student enrollment at Armstrong Atlantic State was 6,848 in 2007 (5,219 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% 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, 87% are full-time and 13% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,424
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,028
Room$ 5,000
Board$ 800
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other$ 6,583

Financial Aid: Armstrong Atlantic State 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  88
Without tenure; working toward tenure  76
Without tenure; tenure not available  81

Housing and Meals

Armstrong Atlantic State provides on-campus housing for 856 of its 5,219 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Armstrong Atlantic State Athletics

Armstrong Atlantic State is in the Peach Belt Conference for major sports.

Armstrong Atlantic State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 52 male students received the aid (men were 41% of those receiving aid) and 76 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 59% of students receiving such aid) .

Armstrong Atlantic State Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men67%
Women57%
All60%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal460-550
Math450-550

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (23 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (34 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Information Science/Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (11 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (306 awarded)

  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (265 awarded)

  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • History
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (14 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (9 awarded)

  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

  • Health and Medical Administrative Services

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (114 awarded)

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE (76 awarded)

  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)

MUSIC (2 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (117 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded)

  • Athletic Training/Trainer

SCIENCE (51 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (108 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (41 awarded)

  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychology

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