Armstrong Atlantic State University

11935 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA
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School Description

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Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU), part of the University System of Georgia, was founded in 1935 as Armstrong Junior College to enhance higher educational opportunities in the community. The foundation of the institution, then as now, was a firm commitment to the ideals of a liberal education.

The primary mission of Armstrong Atlantic State University is to foster in its students abilities essential to being knowledgeable, thoughtful, responsible, and creative members of society. For its population of traditional and nontraditional students, Armstrong Atlantic strives to promote academic excellence and provide appropriate access to its programs, including magnet offerings in health professions, teacher education, public history, criminal justice, and transfer programs in engineering studies.

Armstrong Atlantic today serves more than 6,800 students of all ages. Forty-one percent are from Savannah-Chatham County. Others come from throughout Georgia, the nation, and more than 70 countries.

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Armstrong Atlantic State University

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Armstrong Atlantic State University, is a state university located in Savannah, Georgia. It is a unit of the University System of Georgia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. AASU currently enrolls over 6,800 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Forty-one percent of the students are from the Savannah-Chatham County area. The remaining 59 percent of the student population comes from outside the Savannah-Chatham County area including Georgia, the nation, and more than 70 countries. In the 2006-2007 academic year, the university awarded a total of 1,121 degrees; of that, 768 were baccalaureate and 265 were master's degrees.

AASU has an economic impact on Savannah's metropolitan statistical area of more than $195.2 million..

Academics

Today, the university offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs in a number of areas, including Adult Education, Communicative Disorders, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Health & Physical Education, History, Math, Music, Early Childhood Education, Health Services Administration, History, Liberal and Professional Studies, Middle Grades Education, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health.

The College of Health Professions is the largest and most comprehensive health professions education center of its kind in Georgia.

AASU received $1.1 million in grants from the Goizueta Foundation since 2003 to establish and support a comprehensive Hispanic/Latino recruitment and retention initiative. The National Science Foundation has awarded a $483,760 grant to AASU that will support scholarships for qualified students pursuing careers in computer science, information technology, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. The Department of Nursing received $3.4 million in grants to boost nursing enrollment, attract disadvantaged students, and expand free primary healthcare services.

The College of Education's Educational Technology Training Center was one of 13 Georgia programs to receive the Best Professional Development Program of the Year Award from the Georgia Staff Development Council.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Pirates

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,743
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
83%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,754
Students Receiving Aid:
90%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 83%
Part-Time 17%
Men vs. Women
Women 66%
Men 34%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 70%
African-American 23%
Other 3%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 90%
South Carolina 1%
Pennsylvania 0%
Florida 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 15%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Peach Belt Conference)
Baseball (Peach Belt Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,438 $ 9,754  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 486 $ 486  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,688 27%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,033 78%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 839 7%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,764 31%  
Any Aid:
   90%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 78%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 580, Math: 560
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 17%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 24, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
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

Degree Programs at Armstrong Atlantic State University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors
Master's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Armstrong Atlantic State University

Career Education Majors

College Advice

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Question: Anyone attending Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, GA?
What is the Health Sciences major/department like?
6 months ago
Mix Z
Mix Z
Best Answer
findcollege.hotusa.org - try this site. It has info about getting into Armstrong Atlantic, tips to apply and grades requirements.
rachelnapl
rachelnapl
Question: Does Armstrong Atlantic State University offer Online Degrees?
I'm looking to finish my bachelor degree. My husband and I now have two children. I would really like to be a good role model for our children and I see my being a college grad as a huge influence. I heard that Armstrong Atlantic offers online classes. Have any of you attended an online class through AASU? I appreciate anyone's advice!
9 months ago
The pop top guy
The p...
Best Answer
AASU certainly does offer on-line courses. I suggest you schedule a meeting or at least a phone call with an adviser there to discuss whether the on-line offerings are sufficient to actually get your intended degree without ever being on campus, if being a remote student all the way to a degree is your intent. Do note that while on-line courses save you commuting time and give you flexibility as to exactly when you "attend" classes, that those remote-access courses still require a substantial time commitment on your part. Also, be aware that studying remotely from your campus deprives you of the social and extra-curricular aspects of attending college. Is the reading material on the Internet and in your local library adequate to support your intended study objectives? Will you be doing any lab courses on your kitchen table? I suppose you could try bringing a pitcher of beer and a bag of popcorn to Yahoo-chat on Friday nights as a partial substitute for the social aspects of the college years. :-)
Me
Me
Question: Did anyone go to Armstrong Atlantic State University?
I'd like to go there because I have to choose a college that is in-state and I love the idea of going to school in Savannah. I plan to go to law school afterwards so I would only be there for the first 4 years (since Armstrong doesn't offer a law program) and I would study political science. Did anyone go there? What are the pros and cons? Is it a respectable place?
18 months ago
Meg
Meg
Best Answer
that's a crappy answer ^^^ it's a liberal arts school, you should really look into it, you would like it. it's in savannah, so that means awesomeness and hot guys. yay for college!! i know someone who did. you too apparently! :p

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