Albany State University is a public historically Black university in Albany, Georgia, and a member of the University System of Georgia. It was founded in 1903 by Joseph Winthrop Holley as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute. It later became Georgia Normal and Agricultural College (1917), Albany State College (1943) and Albany State University (1996). In 2017 it consolidated with Darton State College, whose campus became ASU's West Campus, making it the largest HBCU in Georgia with roughly 6,800 students. The university is known for its students' role in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement in Albany and for its NCAA Division II Golden Rams athletics. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral programs, including nursing and education.
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Albany State admits first-year students on a rolling basis based on GPA, the University System of Georgia required high school curriculum, and test scores where applicable. Students with at least a 2.0 GPA can be admitted to access pathway programs.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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504 College Dr, Albany, GA 31705, United States, Georgia
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