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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, GA, USA

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public institution and part of the University System of Georgia. ABAC is based in Tifton, Georgia and is home to the Forest Lakes Golf Club, Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village, and the J.G. Woodroof Farm. Favored areas of study include agriculture, forestry, and wildlife and fisheries management. ABAC provides study abroad opportunities in places like Greece, Nicaragua, China, and England.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
75%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
85%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
12%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1029
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,814
Total Number of Undergrads
3,814
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

0
100
8%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
24%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$6,933
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$3,165
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$10,071
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,230
Books and Supplies
$1000

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,027
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,098
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,313

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
41%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,901
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$157

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Student Organizations
40
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Stallions and Fillies
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Albany
Atlanta
Tallahassee
Macon
Savannah
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,300

What Students Are Saying

Educated, Dedicated, Committed
Very committed in helping students.
The professors are very dedicated to their jobs.
If not anything else Abac makes sure their students are educated.
Shatarra from Ashburn, GA
The school is small and in a beautiful part of South Georgia where there are plenty of activities in around the community for college students, even at the school. The students are friendly and very kind as well welcoming. The faculty and staff help with any and all problems that one may encounter.
Ashlie from Martinez, GA
Great class sizes. Great atmosphere. Close knit community that encourages learning.
Ariel from Ocilla, GA
They have a very well versed education selection. The curriculum is extreme on target with the classes and each class you take teaches you something new. The staff are helpful, polite, willing to work with you and dedicated to the students.
Matthew from Tifton, GA
This College has the perfect size of classes. It permits the students to have a one-to-one relationship with the professors. I really like it here because not only are the faculty and students very social, but the campus is also really pretty.
Edith from Statenville, GA
Teachers gets hands on experience with students since there is small classes. The academic support center is great if you are having trouble in a class they have great tutors in the center.
Nicholas from Moultrie, GA
abraham baldwin agricultural college, or abac, is a great place to get a higher education. it's a big college with a small college atmosphere and in a great town. i love abac and i plan on staying to get my bachelor's degree once i finish my associate's degree.
Matt
i love abac. the teachers are great. i love their food also.
Cornelius from Sylvester, GA