Albany State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Albany State University is a public research university in Albany, Georgia, serving roughly 5,956 students. Albany State University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $5,656 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,674 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,656
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,898 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,956 74.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.05%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 33.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 69.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,284
- Room & Board: $11,899 annual estimate
Albany State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Albany State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Albany State University?
Albany State University is located in Albany, GA (ZIP 31705).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Albany State University public or private?
Albany State University is a Public institution.
How much does Albany State University cost?
Published tuition: $5,656 in-state, $17,008 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,898.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,693 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,147 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,785 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,419 |
| $110,001+ | $17,324 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,624.
How big is Albany State University?
Total enrollment: 5,956 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,284 students.
Graduate enrollment: 614 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Albany State University?
150%-time completion rate: 31.05%.
First-year retention: 78.6%.
What do graduates of Albany State University earn?
Median earnings: $35,579 six years after entry; $40,674 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,024.
69.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Albany State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (363 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (225 completions)
- Education, Other (121 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (87 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (85 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (55 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (50 completions)
- Psychology, General (47 completions)
- Social Work (36 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Albany State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.05%; median earnings $40,674 at 10 years; net price $11,898. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,656
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Albany State University was $5,656.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,898
2024 Value
In 2024 Albany State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,898.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,592 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,898 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$68,032 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,899 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,934 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,489 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$81,956 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Albany State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
69.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Albany State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Albany State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,024 | $18,226 | $13,154 |
| 2014 | $5,192 | $15,196 | $12,718 |
| 2015 | $5,490 | $15,738 | $12,439 |
| 2016 | $5,490 | $15,738 | $12,559 |
| 2017 | $5,675 | $16,136 | $11,590 |
| 2018 | $5,735 | $16,196 | $13,066 |
| 2019 | $5,934 | $16,656 | $12,992 |
| 2020 | $5,934 | $16,656 | $13,520 |
| 2021 | $6,053 | $17,433 | $14,904 |
| 2022 | $5,934 | $16,656 | $15,152 |
| 2023 | $5,934 | $16,656 | $14,251 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Albany State University reported total enrollment of about 5,956 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (84.1%), White (5.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). About 69.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
74.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Albany State University in 2024 is 5,956 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,284 students. Graduate enrollment is about 614 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.6%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 84.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.71% 100% Completion Time
31.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.71% of students graduating from Albany State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 19% male / 81% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
- Education, Other: 30% male / 70% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Albany State University.
Return on Investment
$25,024 Median Student Debt
$40,674 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
61.52% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
754.64% Return on Investment
6.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Albany State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 363 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 225 completions
3. Education, Other: 121 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 87 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 85 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 55 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 50 completions
8. Psychology, General: 47 completions
9. Social Work: 36 completions
Most popular programs at Albany State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Albany State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Albany State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 69.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,257
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,425
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Albany State University is a public institution located in Albany, GA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, Other. Enrollment is approximately 5,956 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (84.1%), White (5.9%), Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.05%. Approximately 69.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Albany, GA 31705
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.05% graduation rate at Albany State University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Albany State University located?
Albany State University is located in Albany, GA.
How much does Albany State University cost?
Reported tuition is $5,656 and average net price is $11,898 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,899 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Albany State University?
Albany State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,284 students, Black or African American (84.1%), White (5.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Albany State University?
About 33.5% of students at Albany State University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Albany State University earn?
Median earnings are $35,579 six years after entry and $40,674 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Albany State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Albany State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,024.
Is Albany State University public or private?
Albany State University is a public institution located in Albany, GA.
Is Albany State University an HBCU?
Yes. Albany State University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Albany State University a tribal college?
No. Albany State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Albany State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Albany State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.7%).
Is Albany State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Albany State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Albany, Georgia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.