Can You Afford Albany State University?

Attendance Costs in 2015 Varied Between $12,430 & $29,736

Worried about paying the full cost of $29,736 to attend Albany State University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in-state, the college offers a discount of 65% off tuition and fees. Also, 91% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $6,211. Students from low-income families receive an average of $7,058 in aid during their first year. The table below illustrates the range in college costs, depending on financial situations.

Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses and financial aid options at Albany State University.

Projected Costs Between $56,509 and $177,493 For a Four Year Degree. Between $27,228 and $86,789 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Albany State University in 2015-2016 was $19,488. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.3% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $20,407 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $21,867, for a bachelor degree candidate ($20,882 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $84,524 over the course of four years ($41,289 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $128,528 based on a yearly growth rate of 2.2%. The expected two-year cost is $62,847

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Further Questions to Consider

• Do you know your deadlines? Meeting application deadlines for both the college and the FAFSA is crucial to getting financial aid.
• When can you expect to begin receiving bills from the college? Is there an option to make payments in monthly installments?

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Albany State University.