Albany State University

Founded in 1963 as Albany Junior College, Albany State University's nursing programs aim to prepare nurses to deliver quality healthcare to diverse populations, emphasizing direct experience and expert instruction. Committed to fostering the growth of future healthcare professionals, ASU provides a supportive learning environment that prioritizes teaching, research, and public service in the healthcare industry.

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Albany, Georgia

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Albany State University is a 4 year or higher State Institution. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, MSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Albany State University graduates 29% of its students.

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Quick Overview

  • $10,909 Undergraduate Tuition
  • $8,589 Graduate Tuition
  • Master's College & University: Medium Programs
  • 5,645 Undergraduate Enrolled
    *Certificate and degree-seeking students
  • 522 Graduate Students Enrolled
  • 29% Graduation Rate

Student Demographics

  • 23 Average Age
  • 26% Men
  • 74% Women
  • 1% Veterans
  • 43% White
  • 4% Hispanic
  • 52% Black
  • 1% Asian

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Nursing Programs

  • Accelerated BSN

  • Hybrid BSN Program
  • $10,140 In-State Tuition
  • 60 Credits
  • 24 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.1 Program Score

  • Associate of Nursing

  • Hybrid ADN ASN Program
  • $6,650 In-State Tuition
  • 70 Credits
  • 24 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.1 Program Score

  • Family Nurse Practitioner FNP

  • Online MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
  • $7,084 In-State Tuition
  • 23 Credits
  • 12 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.3 Program Score

  • Nurse Educator

  • Online BSN to MSN Program
  • $10,500 In-State Tuition
  • 35 Credits
  • 24 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.2 Program Score

  • Nurse Educator

  • Online MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
  • $5,100 In-State Tuition
  • 17 Credits
  • 12 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.3 Program Score

  • Nurse Informatics

  • Online BSN to MSN Program
  • $9,900 In-State Tuition
  • 33 Credits
  • 24 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.2 Program Score

  • Nurse Informatics

  • Online MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
  • $5,400 In-State Tuition
  • 18 Credits
  • 12 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.3 Program Score

  • RN to BSN

  • Online BSN Program
  • $6,567 In-State Tuition
  • 33 Credits
  • 12 Months
  • 4.2 Program Score

  • Traditional BSN

  • Hybrid BSN Program
  • $20,280 In-State Tuition
  • 120 Credits
  • 48 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.1 Program Score

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Albany State University was founded as Albany Junior College in 1963 and, the institution offered its first classes in 1966. However, in November 2015, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced the consolidation of Albany State University and Darton State College. The Darton campus became Albany State University's West Campus. The nursing programs at the institution seek to foster the growth and development of the region, state, and nation through teaching, research, quality healthcare delivery, and public service. In collaboration with academic institutions, healthcare institutions, and state agencies

Nursing Programs

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Accelerated BSN
  • RN to BSN
  • MSN: Nurse Educator Program
  • MSN: Nursing Informatics

Hands-On Learning Experience

One of the perks of studying at the College of Nursing Program is that The Nursing Program prepares nurses to be safe, competent, effective, and efficient in delivering healthcare to diverse populations and underserved communities. Central to this mission is a supportive and diverse faculty that provides comprehensive, technology-enhanced didactic and experiential learning activities.

Accreditation

The associate, baccalaureate, master's, and post-master certificate nursing programs at Albany State University at the West Campus located in Albany, Georgia, and the associate nursing program at Albany State University at the Cordele Campus located in Cordele, Georgia, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The Georgia Board of Nursing approves the associate and baccalaureate nursing programs at Albany State University. 

Modes of Learning

The ASN Program offers three tracks to accommodate student schedules: the Traditional ASN Track for those seeking a traditional college experience with daytime classes (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM); the Evening ASN Track for those who work during the day, with classes held between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM; and the Hybrid ASN Track, where students attend campus once a week (or twice if needed) for full-day sessions (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), with additional coursework completed online, ensuring the same comprehensive theory and clinical requirements as traditional classroom students. The Healthcare Professional To RN Bridge program is designed as an accelerated program that meets one day a week to incorporate classroom lectures, online activities, and clinical rotations and is currently available on both our Albany and Cordele Campuses. The BSN programs are taken on campus. The RN-BS Program is fully online. The MSN Programs are fully online.

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