Armstrong State University
Armstrong State University is one of the twenty-nine public 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Savannah.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,041 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 934 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 607 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 65%). Every year 32% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Armstrong State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,965, and fees were $1,474. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,426 and $1,474 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students7,041 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 32 | 149 |
Master's degree | 0 | 10 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
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25 miles away |
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45 miles away |
Georgia Southern University
48 miles away |
College of Coastal Georgia
58 miles away |
Medical University of South Carolina
90 miles away |
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90 miles away |
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College - Coffee County Campus
105 miles away |
South Georgia State College
105 miles away |
South Carolina State University
106 miles away |
Augusta University
114 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1940 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 980 to 1120 |
ACT | 19 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $165/credit | |
In State Students | $165/credit | |
Out of State Students | $601/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $211/credit | |
In State Students | $211/credit | |
Out of State Students | $782/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $27,045 |
ADN | 70 | $11,550 | $11,550 | $42,070 |
BSN | 125 | $20,625 | $20,625 | $75,125 |
FNP | 50 | $10,550 | $10,550 | $39,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Armstrong State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 47% | $4,651 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $732 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $4,195 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $7,018 |
Federal Student Loans | 56% | $5,247 |
Private Loans | 4% | $7,217 |
$12,404
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,671 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,573 |
$48,001 to $75,000$14,046 |
$75,001 to $110,000$15,992 |
Over $110,000$15,142 |
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Student Population
6,281
Undergrads
760
Graduates
4,747
Women
2,294
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
55% |
Black/African American |
26% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Asian |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.