School Description
Provided by Albany State UniversityAlbany State University, a historically black institution in Southwest Georgia, has been a catalyst for change in the region from its inception as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute to its designation as a university. Founded in 1903 to educate African American youth, the University proudly continues to fulfill its historic mission while also serving the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population. A progressive institution, Albany State University seeks to foster the growth and development of the region, state and nation through teaching, research, creative expression and public service. Through its collaborative efforts, the University responds to the needs of all its constituents and offers educational programs and service to improve the quality of life in Southwest Georgia.
The primary mission of Albany State University is to educate students to become outstanding contributors to society. Offering Bachelor's, Master's and Education Specialist degrees and a variety of non-degree educational programs, the University emphasizes the liberal arts as the foundation for all learning by exposing students to the humanities, fine arts, social sciences and the sciences. Global learning is fostered through a broad-based curriculum, diverse University activities and the expanding use of technology.
A leader in teacher education, nursing, criminal justice, business, public administration and the sciences, Albany State provides a comprehensive educational experience with quality instruction as the hallmark of all its academic programs. The University embraces the concept of "students first" as a core institutional value. The University advocates the total development of students, especially the under served, and provides a wholesome academic environment in which students can study, learn and develop through their interaction with fellow students, faculty, staff, administrators, visiting scholars and community leaders.
Consistent with the core mission of the University System of Georgia, Albany State University exhibits the following characteristics:
* A supportive campus climate, necessary services, and leadership and development opportunities, all to educate the whole person and meet the needs of students, faculty and staff;
* Cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in the faculty, staff and student body, supported by practices and programs that embody the ideals of an open, democratic and global society.
* Technology to advance educational purposes, including instructional technology, student support services and distance education;
* Collaborative relationships with other System Institutions, state agencies, local schools and technical institutes, and business and industry, sharing physical, human, information, and other resources to expand and enhance programs and services to the citizens of Georgia.
With other state universities in the University System of Georgia, Albany State University shares:
* A commitment to excellence and responsiveness within a scope of influence defined by the needs of an area of the state, and by particularly outstanding programs or distinctive characteristics that have a magnet effect throughout the region or state;
* A commitment to a teaching/learning environment, both inside and outside the classroom, that sustains instructional excellence, serves a diverse and college-prepared student body, promotes high levels of student achievement, offers academic assistance, and provides developmental studies programs for a limited student cohort;
* A high quality general education program supporting a variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and professional academic programming at the baccalaureate level, with selected Master's and Education Specialist degrees, and selected Associate degree programs based on area need and/or inter-institutional collaborations;
* A commitment to public service, continuing education, technical assistance, and economic development activities that address the needs, improve the quality of life, and raise the educational level within the University's scope of influence;
* A commitment to scholarly and creative work to enhance instructional effectiveness and to encourage faculty scholarly pursuits, and a commitment to applied research in selected areas of institutional strength and area need.
While Albany State University shares much in common with other state universities, it is dedicated to preparing leaders for under served populations and is committed to the following distinctive purposes:
* Providing quality educational experiences for under served populations in the region, state and nation;
* Promoting and preserving the historical and culturally distinctive traditions which define African American culture;
* Offering of a comprehensive array of programs in health care services, community development, human disabilities, cultural enhancement, business and economic development, international trade and entrepreneurship;
* Graduating marketable students not only through technologically advanced academic programs but also through undergraduate research, studies abroad, internships, service learning and developmental pre-professional experiences;
* Improving the quality of life of African-American males via the educational, research, intervention and service programs coordinated through the Center for the African-American Male.
Albany State University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaAlbany State University is a four-year, state-supported, historically black university (HBCU) located in Albany, Georgia. It is one of three HBCU's in the University System of Georgia.
Academics and Demographics
According to U.S. News & World Report, ASU ranks number 26 out of 81 in the magazine’s first ranking of undergraduate education at HBCUs. It is ranked as a 1st tier school on the list. ASU shares its #26 ranking with Alcorn State University.
Albany State offers undergraduate and graduate liberal arts and professional degree programs.
Schools and colleges
Albany State offers more than 30 undergraduate degree programs and six advanced degrees. The university also offers the Board of Regents' engineering transfer program and the dual degree program in engineering with Georgia Tech.
The Graduate school degree programs include: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership(M.Ed&Ed.S), English Education, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics Education, Middle Grades Education, Music Education, Nursing, Public Administration, School Counseling, Science Education, and Special Education.
History
Establishment
Joseph Winthrop Holley, born in 1874 to former slaves in Winnsboro, South Carolina, founded the institution in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute. Two educators, Reverend Samuel Loomis and his wife, sent Holley to Brainerd Institute and then Revere Lay College (Massachusetts). While attending Revere Lay, Holley got to know one of the school's trustees, New England businessman, Rowland Hazard. After taking a liking to Holley, Hazard arranged for him to continue his education at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Holley aspired to become a minister and prepared by completing his education at Pennsylvania's Lincoln University.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Golden Rams
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 3,169
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 92%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Albany State University
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges.See more schools with programs in Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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English Language and Literature
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History
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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Music
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General Music
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.See more schools with programs in General Music
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General Music
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Drawing
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through representation by lines made on a surface. Includes instruction in eye-hand coordination; line, value, shape, and perspective; figure and still life drawing; the use of media such as pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, pastel, and brush; and personal style development.See more schools with programs in Drawing
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Drawing
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Systems
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Management Information Systems
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Management Information Systems
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.See more schools with programs in Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.See more schools with programs in Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Other Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Early Childhood Education
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Special Needs Education
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Health & Medical Services
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.See more schools with programs in General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Corrections and Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Corrections and Criminal Justice
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Social Sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.See more schools with programs in General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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International Relations and Affairs
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Social Work
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General Social Work
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General Social Work
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Technology
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Software Development
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Master's Level Programs
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Business
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Education
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Education Administration
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Educational Leadership and Administration
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Educational Leadership and Administration
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Special Needs Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education
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Education Administration
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Health & Medical Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.See more schools with programs in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social Work
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Public Administration
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Public Administration
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 35% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Baseball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Track (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,022 | $ 10,338 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,438 | $ 9,754 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 584 | $ 584 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,310 | 64% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,405 | 72% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,386 | 10% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,059 | 59% | |
Any Aid: |
97% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 92% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 88% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 420 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 500, Math: 500 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 35% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 20 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: Is Albany State University a good school.?I really need to know so I can decide what college I want to attend. Thanks15 months ago
Best Answerhonestly your first 2 years are the same whether you go to a community college or a university. after completing your associates at a community college you will gain immediate acceptance to any state college. any state university is a good school. are jobs only taken by people that went to stanford, yale, harvard, mit, etc... no your gpa doesn't matter either after you finish your bachelors. what companies are looking for are experience and personality. your bachelors degree is equivalent anywhere you go. its best to go to a school where you plan to live by because those universities will give internships to students. then after finishing you get hired on full-time. so go to a school you want to leave near. if albany is the city you can see yourself working after college then go there. i went to a community college 1st, and transferred to usc. i had the minimum to graduate with a bachelors, but i did internship. i now get paid more then the person that graduated with the same major and was the #1 top student. and i got my job over anyone else that went to stanford, ucla, harvard, or anywhere else. all state universities are accredited so it doesn't matter which state university you go to. they all have the same guidelines to inherit your degree |
Question: how hard is it to get into the state university of Albany in new york?is a 76 gpa halfway decent34 months ago
Best AnswerI applied there and got accepted. My sister also got accepted there, and she did not have very good grades. It is not very difficult to get into, except maybe for specific programs. My sister went there and she did not like the campus itself, but she did like the anthropology program there. If you like the urban setting, it is a very good school to go to because it has a very good academic reputation, and is competitively priced (if you are a NY State resident). |
Question: Compared to other HBCUs, how good a school is Albany State University?49 months ago
Best AnswerIt is not in the top 50. You can go here http://www.blackenterprise.com/ExclusivesekOpen.asp?id=106 to the Black Enterprise Site and see the top 50. The list is not all, or even mostly HBCU's but is the list of the top 50 colleges for African Americans. The best school for a particular person may or may not be highly ranked. It depends on what you need and expect from your college experience. Many very successful and famous people did not attend a "top" college or university. |
