Albany State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Georgia residents. graduation rate is below 40%; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Albany State University is a public institution located in Albany, Georgia with approximately 5,956 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,898 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $34,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Albany State University is a public historically black university in Albany, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1903, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest historically black institution in Georgia. Albany State University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of disciplines, including education, business, and the sciences. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the $14,251 average net price is genuinely affordable and median debt at graduation is a low $12,000, the 23% graduation rate is a serious concern — meaning most students who start here don't finish. Worth considering if you have a clear financial need and a strong support plan, but be honest with yourself about what's driving that graduation rate and whether you'll have the resources to be among those who make it through.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,956 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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