Armstrong Atlantic State University
Website: http://www.armstrong.edu
Address: 11935 Abercorn St , Savannah , Georgia – 31419-1997
Phone: (912) 344-2806
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type
Four or more years Public
Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s, Post-master’s certificate
Campus setting
Midsize City
Campus housing
Yes
Carnegie classification
Master’s Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Athletics (football)
NCAA, Not applicable
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Calendar system
Semester
Remedial services
Yes
Academic/career counseling service
Yes
Employment services for students
Yes
Placement services for completers
No
On-campus daycare
No
Distance learning
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Weekend/evening college
Yes
ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION
Application fee
$25
STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
Applicants
4,894
1,494
3,400
Percent admitted
65%
70%
63%
Admitted applicants who enrolled
54%
60%
51%
TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75
SAT Critical reading
460
560
SAT Math
450
550
SAT Writing
440
530
ACT Composite
18
22
ACT English
18
22
ACT Math
18
22
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Admissions test scores
Required
COST
EXPENSES
AMOUNT
In-state tuition
$2,838
Out-of-state tuition
$11,349
Books and supplies
$1,300
On-campus room and board
$6,050
On-campus other expenses
$6,583
FINANCIAL AID
TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
Financial aid
77%
–
Federal grant aid
30%
$3,159
State or local grant aid
44%
$3,476
Institutional grant aid
3%
–
Loan aid
38%
$4,381
STUDENT BODY
ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
Enrolled
7,067
32%
68%
Estimated undergraduates enrolled
6,732
Estimated graduates enrolled
866
Undergraduates 24 years old
65%
Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
33%
GRADUATION RATE
Total
30%
Men
23%
Women
35%
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
9%
Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
20%
Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
29%
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
In-state
$3,050
$3,246
$3,604
$4,048
12.3%
Out-of-state
$10,268
$11,310
$12,070
$13,336
10.5%
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,200
$1,300
$1,300
0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$5,788
$5,800
$6,050
$6,150
1.7%
Other
$6,583
$6,583
$6,583
$6,583
0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board
$11,730
$11,730
$11,730
$11,730
0.0%
Other
$7,728
$7,728
$7,728
$7,728
0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$7,728
$7,728
$7,728
$7,728
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$16,421
$16,829
$17,537
$18,081
3.1%
Off Campus
$23,508
$23,904
$24,362
$24,806
1.8%
Off Campus with Family
$11,778
$12,174
$12,632
$13,076
3.5%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$23,639
$24,893
$26,003
$27,369
5.3%
Off Campus
$30,726
$31,968
$32,828
$34,094
3.9%
Off Campus with Family
$18,996
$20,238
$21,098
$22,364
6.0%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$25
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
5,839
1,923
3,916
Percent admitted
66%
69%
65%
Percent admitted who enrolled
61%
65%
58%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Formal demonstration of competencies
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
823
81%
ACT
323
32%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1940 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)
12/13/1968 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
4/30/1997 –
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) – Graduate degree programs
1/1/2005 –
Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) – Graduate programs in health services administration
1/1/2005 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
9/29/2001 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
9/29/2001 –
Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Community Health Education (CHE) and Community Health/Preventive Medicine (CHPM) – Graduate programs offered outside schools of public health
6/2/2001 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
1/1/1982 –
Accredited
Radiologic Technology (RADTT) – Programs for radiation therapists
4/1/1993 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) – Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist
4/5/2008 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1984 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1981 –
Accredited