Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,563

2021 Average Net Price

$7,744

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.65%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.4%

2,200 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,814

63.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.5%

116 Graduates

About

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a higher education institution located in Tift County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College were Registered Nursing (174 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (144 degrees), and General Art Studies (3 degrees).

In 2021, 637 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (508 degrees), 8.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is $2,563, which is $−9,221 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is $2,563, which is $−9,221 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,744.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,563

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was $2,563. The cost of tuition at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is $−9,221 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Average Net Price

$7,744

2021 Value

4.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,744. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College grew by 4.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,055

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was of $7,055 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.685% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.16% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.65%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was 3.65%, which represents 44 out of the 1206 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College received 2,200 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.45% annual growth. Out of those 2,200 applicants, 1,658 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,814 students enrolled at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 2021. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has an overall enrollment yield of 52.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,658

Accepted Out of 2,200

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was 75.4% (1,658 admissions from 2,200 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.45%, while admissions declined by −9.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2021)

126

Scores Submitted (2021)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College had a total enrollment of 3,814 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is 2,407 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,407. This means that 63.1% of students enrolled at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.8% White, 8.65% Black or African American, 8.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.39% Two or More Races, 0.918% Asian, 0.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0524% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.5%), followed by White Male (39.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.23%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,814 students. The full-time enrollment at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is 2,407 and the part-time enrollment is 1,407. This means that 63.1% of students enrolled at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,045 enrolled students
Black or African American
330 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
310 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is 79.8% White, 8.65% Black or African American, 8.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.39% Two or More Races, 0.918% Asian, 0.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0524% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 153 more women than men received degrees from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is white (508 degrees awarded). There were 8.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is Registered Nursing (174 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (144 degrees) and General Art Studies (3 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (139 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (145 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are Registered nurses (1,359,444 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (221,077 people), Other managers (181,414 people), Medical & health services managers (158,763 people), and Postsecondary teachers (149,061 people).

The most specialized majors at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 2021 are Agriculture (139 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (145 degrees), English (12 degrees), and Health (207 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are Agriculture (139 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (145 degrees), English (12 degrees), and Health (207 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,522,133 people), Elementary & secondary schools (559,278 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (326,528 people), Outpatient care centers (240,952 people), and Offices of physicians (213,287 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
174 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
144 degree-majors awarded
General Art Studies
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was Registered Nursing with 174 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

242

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

395

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 242 degrees were awarded to men at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, which is 0.613 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (395).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.706 times less than the 85 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 173 degrees were awarded to men at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Registered Nursing, which is 5.09 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is Female and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
508 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is white (508 degrees awarded). There were 8.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
311 degrees awarded
White Male
197 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is white female (311 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (197 degrees).

Operations

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has an endowment valued at nearly $21.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 294k (1.36%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College had a total salary expenditure of 59.7M. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College employs 54 Assistant professors, 37 Associate professors and 29 Professors. Most academics at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are Male Assistant professor (27), Female Assistant professor (27), and Female Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are: Management, with 58 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 45 employees, and Service with 38 employees.

Endowment

$21.7M

2021 Endowment

22.8%

growth from 2020

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has an endowment valued at about $21.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College grew 22.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.21M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.2M

2021 Salaries

6.07%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College paid a median of $21.2M in salaries, which represents 35.5% of their overall expenditure ($59.7M) and a 6.07% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.61M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2021, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College paid a total of $8.61M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College were Assistant professor with 54 employees, Associate professor with 37 employees, and Professor with 29 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College were Management with 58 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees, and Service with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was Male Assistant professor with 27 employees, Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Female Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.