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Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU)
- 11935 Abercorn St
- Savannah, GA 31419
- OPEID College Code: 00154600
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- General Phone: (912) 927-5211
- President: Thomas Z. Jones
- Website: www.armstrong.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 6,848
- College Alias: AASU, Armstrong
- College Mascot: Pirates
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy
- Mission Statement
- As a unit of the University System of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University is committed to the following:
educating students in the liberal arts tradition through quality programs in the arts and sciences, teacher education, health professions, and computing and technology;
providing students with intellectual challenges, professional experiences, and extracurricular activities that prepare them for citizenship, leadership, career success, and a lifelong passion for learning; and
advancing teaching, scholarship, creative endeavors, and service to the community by supporting the collaborative initiatives of students, faculty and staff.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - AASU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 702 | 1,484 | 2,186 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 467 (67%) | 839 (57%) | 1,306 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 331 (71%) | 507 (60%) | 838 (64%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 618 | 74% |
| ACT ® Exam | 191 | 23% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 31% | 27% | 75% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,516 | $2,880 | $3,203 | $734 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% |
| Number in Default | 68 | 77 | 59 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,882 | 1,710 | 1,440 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,424 | $3,074 | $2,924 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,028 | $10,756 | $10,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,800 | $5,788 | $6,100 |
| Other Expenses | $6,583 | $6,583 | $4,402 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,730 | $11,730 | $7,843 |
| Other Expenses | $7,728 | $7,728 | $4,402 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,728 | $7,728 | $4,402 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,007 | $16,445 | $14,426 |
| Out of State | $25,611 | $24,127 | $21,742 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,082 | $23,532 | $16,169 |
| Out of State | $32,686 | $31,214 | $23,485 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,352 | $11,802 | $8,326 |
| Out of State | $20,956 | $19,484 | $15,642 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,848 Undergraduate: 6,070 Graduate: 778
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,130 Female: 4,718
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,972 Female: 4,098
- Graduate Gender Male: 158 Female: 620
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,156 Part-Time: 2,692
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,939 Part-Time: 2,131
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 217 Part-Time: 561
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 126 | 2% |
| American Indian | 30 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,649 | 24% |
| Asian | 218 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 3% |
| White | 4,589 | 67% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 73 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,262 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,246 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,476 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,161 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 588 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 408 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 447 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 121 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 66 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 821 | 586 | 235 |
| Faculty Status | 419 | 245 | 174 |
| Tenured Faculty | 88 | 88 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 55 | - | 55 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 419 | 245 | 174 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 76 | 74 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 138 | 96 | 42 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 188 | 171 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 133 | 122 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 39 | 33 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,464 (216) | $57,162 (105) | $51,911 (111) |
| Professor | $72,415 (36) | $75,296 (24) | $66,654 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $57,563 (46) | $55,012 (26) | $60,879 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,045 (109) | $51,679 (48) | $50,547 (61) |
| Instructor | $37,815 (25) | $40,576 (7) | $36,741 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,418 (29) | $67,310 (3) | $61,853 (26) |
| Professor | $93,432 (2) | $83,566 (1) | $103,297 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $78,381 (4) | - (-) | $78,381 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,593 (18) | $59,182 (2) | $56,270 (16) |
| Instructor | $58,209 (5) | - (-) | $58,209 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,062 (245) | $57,104 (108) | $51,664 (137) |
| Professor | $72,627 (38) | $75,019 (25) | $68,028 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $58,089 (50) | $55,012 (26) | $61,421 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,373 (127) | $51,549 (50) | $49,610 (77) |
| Instructor | $39,450 (30) | $40,576 (7) | $39,108 (23) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $866,087 | $320,353 | $545,734 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 37% | 63% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 140 | 55 | 85 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 140 | 55 | 85 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 14 | 18 |
| Golf | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $43,721 | $41,713 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,301 | $7,428 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 26% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 29% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 25% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 30% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 25% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 7% |
| 5 Years | 16% |
| 6 Years | 24% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 5 |
| Drug Related | 9 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 8 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 14 | 21 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 13 | 10 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
