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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,324
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 75%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Tifton, Georgia, ABAC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that ABAC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at ABAC is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at ABAC is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at ABAC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,565

Cost of attendance at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,471

Cost of attendance at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College received on average $6,260 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,260
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 373 45% $5,012 $1,869,575
Other Federal Grant 727 88% $3,208 $2,332,350
State Grant/Scholarships 498 60% $2,874 $1,431,435
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 284 34% $4,028 $1,143,885
Total Grant & Scholarships 784 95% $6,260 $4,907,670

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students is 31.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.3%.

31.0%

  • asian 30.0% 3 students
  • African American 14.6% 24 students
  • white 34.0% 287 students
  • hispanic 35.2% 31 students
  • International Students 25.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 30.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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