Albany State University was recently ranked among the nation’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the #1 public HBCU in the state of Georgia, according to U.S. News & World Report 2018 list of top ranked colleges and universities.
 
ASU made the cut at #14 among all public HBCUs in the nation. Albany State ranks #27 among allprivate and public HBCUs nationwide, moving up the ranking from #32 on last year’s list. ASU shares the current spot with Bennet College, Norfolk State University and Winston-Salem State University.
 
According to the rankings, ASU pulled ahead of Georgia’s public HBCUs -- Fort Valley State University and Savannah State University. The rankings are based on graduation and retention rates, peer assessments, student-to-faculty ratio, admission test scores and the strength of the faculty; alumni giving was also considered.
 
The U.S. News & World Report ranking adds to the university’s current state and national designations. ASU ranks #4 among Georgia colleges, according to Affordable Colleges Online’s annual ranking of the Best Online Colleges of 2016-2017. The university has also been named a military friendly institution for service members seeking education and training to pursue a civilian career.