Albany State University

https://www.asurams.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

2021 Average Net Price

$14,359

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.66%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

73%

7,655 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,297

65.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35%

167 Graduates

About

Albany State University is a higher education institution located in Dougherty County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Albany State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (196 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (153 degrees), and Physical Therapy Technician (16 degrees).

In 2021, 1,083 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Albany State University. 78.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (761 degrees), 3.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (213 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Albany State University is $4,064, which is $−19,120 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Albany State University is $4,064, which is $−19,120 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,359.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Albany State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,064

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Albany State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Albany State University is $−19,120 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$14,359

2021 Value

4.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Albany State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,359. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Albany State University grew by 4.98%.

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

$10,793

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Albany State University was of $10,793 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.29% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.39% 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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Albany State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.25% with respect to 2020, when 80% 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.

5.66%

2019 Default Rate

167

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Albany State University was 5.66%, which represents 167 out of the 2948 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.

There were 6,297 students enrolled at Albany State University in 2021. 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

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.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Albany State University had a total enrollment of 6,297 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Albany State University is 4,140 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,157. This means that 65.7% of students enrolled at Albany State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Albany State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.2% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 5.32% Hispanic or Latino, 2.06% Two or More Races, 0.556% Asian, and 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Albany State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.8%) and White Female (4.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (53.8%), followed by White Female (13.8%) and Black or African American Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Albany State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,297 students. The full-time enrollment at Albany State University is 4,140 and the part-time enrollment is 2,157. This means that 65.7% of students enrolled at Albany State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

65%

2021 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Albany State University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

Black or African American
4,860 enrolled students
White
667 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
335 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Albany State University is 77.2% Black or African American, 10.6% White, 5.32% Hispanic or Latino, 2.06% Two or More Races, 0.556% Asian, and 0.143% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 221 students (3.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 613 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 (761 degrees awarded). There were 3.57 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (213 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Albany State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (196 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (153 degrees) and Physical Therapy Technician (16 degrees).

In 2021, 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 EDUCATION. (173 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees), and Protective Services (60 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 (1,708,655 people), Registered nurses (1,395,913 people), Secondary school teachers (424,685 people), Education administrators (284,003 people), and Social workers, all other (217,704 people).

The most specialized majors at Albany State University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (173 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees), Protective Services (60 degrees), Health (354 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (196 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Albany State University are EDUCATION. (173 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees), Protective Services (60 degrees), Health (354 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (196 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,006,573 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,625,510 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (403,170 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,829 people), and Outpatient care centers (315,503 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
88 degrees awarded
Other Education
83 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
45 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Albany State University was Registered Nursing with 88 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

235

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

848

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 235 degrees were awarded to men at Albany State University, which is 0.277 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (848).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Albany State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.298 times less than the 151 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 224 degrees were awarded to men at Albany State University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.4 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from Albany State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Albany State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
761 degrees awarded
White
213 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Albany State University is black or african american (761 degrees awarded). There were 3.57 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (213 degrees).

2.77% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
610 degrees awarded
White Female
159 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
151 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Albany State University is black or african american female (610 degrees awarded). There were 3.84 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (159 degrees).

Operations

Albany State University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.11M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11k (0.268%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Albany State University had a total salary expenditure of 112M. Albany State University employs 62 Assistant professors, 50 Associate professors and 42 Professors. Most academics at Albany State University are Female Assistant professor (38), Female Instructor (31), and Male Professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 83 employees, Management, with 79 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 72 employees.

Endowment

$4.11M

2021 Endowment

25.6%

growth from 2020

Albany State University has an endowment valued at about $4.11M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Albany State University grew 25.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.3M 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

$41.5M

2021 Salaries

0.0703%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Albany State University paid a median of $41.5M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($112M) and a 0.0703% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.9M

Instructional Salaries

205

Number of Employees

In 2021, Albany State University paid a total of $12.9M to 205 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

62 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

83 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Albany State University were Assistant professor with 62 employees, Associate professor with 50 employees, and Professor with 42 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Albany State University were Office and Administrative Support with 83 employees, Management with 79 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 72 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Albany State University was Female Assistant professor with 38 employees, Female Instructor with 31 employees, and Male Professor with 28 employees.

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