Albany State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

2023 Average Net Price

$13,775

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2020 Acceptance Rate

73%

7,655 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,544

71.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.1%

175 Graduates

About

Albany State University is a higher education institution located in Dougherty County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Albany State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (384 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (164 degrees), and Physical Therapy Technician (12 degrees).

In 2023, 1,448 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Albany State University. 80.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,043 degrees), 5.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (206 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Albany State University is $4,064, which is $−20,511 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Albany State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,333 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Albany State University is $4,064, which is $20,511 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,775.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Albany State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,064

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Albany State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Albany State University is $−20,511 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Albany State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,775

2023 Value

6.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Albany State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,775. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Albany State University grew by 6.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Albany State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,232

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Albany State University was of $10,232 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 11.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 17.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Albany State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Albany State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Albany State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Albany State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2333 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Albany State University received 7,655 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 17.8% annual growth. Out of those 7,655 applicants, 5,590 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73% acceptance rate.

There were 6,544 students enrolled at Albany State University in 2023. 46% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Albany State University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

5,590

Accepted Out of 7,655

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Albany State University was 73% (5,590 admissions from 7,655 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 65.7%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 17.8%, while admissions grew by 31%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Albany State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

46%

Submission Percentage (2020)

658

Scores Submitted (2020)

46% of enrolled first-time students at Albany State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Albany State University had a total enrollment of 6,544 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Albany State University is 4,698 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,846. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Albany State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Albany State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.8% Black or African American, 7.58% White, 4.11% Hispanic or Latino, 1.89% Two or More Races, 0.428% Asian, and 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Albany State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (61.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.21%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.3%), followed by White Female (14.2%) and Black or African American Male (9.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Albany State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,544 students. The full-time enrollment at Albany State University is 4,698 and the part-time enrollment is 1,846. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Albany State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Albany State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Albany State University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Albany State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Albany State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
5,288 enrolled students
White
496 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
269 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Albany State University is 80.8% Black or African American, 7.58% White, 4.11% Hispanic or Latino, 1.89% Two or More Races, 0.428% Asian, and 0.199% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 298 students (4.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 894 more women than men received degrees from Albany State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Albany State University is black or african american (1,043 degrees awarded). There were 5.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (206 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Albany State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (384 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (164 degrees) and Physical Therapy Technician (12 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Albany State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (118 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (384 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,577,342 people), Registered nurses (1,519,585 people), Secondary school teachers (501,764 people), Education administrators (289,751 people), and Other managers (238,103 people).

The most specialized majors at Albany State University in 2023 are Protective Services (118 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (384 degrees), Education (234 degrees), and Health (363 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Albany State University are Protective Services (118 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (384 degrees), Education (234 degrees), and Health (363 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Albany State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,028,852 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,669,066 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (410,109 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (392,506 people), and Outpatient care centers (343,455 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Albany State University.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
384 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
164 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Albany State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 384 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Albany State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

277

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,171

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 277 degrees were awarded to men at Albany State University, which is 0.237 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,171).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Albany State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Albany State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.227 times less than the 313 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 313 degrees were awarded to men at Albany State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 4.41 times more than the 71 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Albany State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Albany State University is Male and Two or More Races (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,043 degrees awarded
White
206 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Albany State University is black or african american (1,043 degrees awarded). There were 5.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (206 degrees).

3.94% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
855 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
188 degrees awarded
White Female
164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Albany State University is black or african american female (855 degrees awarded). There were 4.55 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (188 degrees).

Operations

Albany State University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.52M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.2k (0.293%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Albany State University had a total salary expenditure of 134M. Albany State University employs 75 Assistant professors, 44 Associate professors and 41 Professors. Most academics at Albany State University are Female Assistant professor (47), Male Assistant professor (28), and Male Professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 85 employees, Management, with 84 employees, and Service with 81 employees.

Endowment

$4.52M

2023 Endowment

11.8%

growth from 2022

Albany State University has an endowment valued at about $4.52M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Albany State University grew 11.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Albany State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$47.3M

2023 Salaries

1.35%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Albany State University paid a median of $47.3M in salaries, which represents 35.3% of their overall expenditure ($134M) and a 1.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0703% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.3M

Instructional Salaries

203

Number of Employees

In 2023, Albany State University paid a total of $15.3M to 203 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

75 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

85 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Albany State University were Assistant professor with 75 employees, Associate professor with 44 employees, and Professor with 41 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany State University were Office and Administrative Support with 85 employees, Management with 84 employees, and Service with 81 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Albany State University was Female Assistant professor with 47 employees, Male Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Male Professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Albany State University.

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