Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public four-year college in Tifton, GA, focused on bachelor’s-level study with a rural campus setting, with about 3,208 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 75.7%, typical net price of $6,842 after grants, first-year retention of 69.2%, about 36.1% of students graduating within six years, and median earnings of $35,495 six years after enrollment.

Grade for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

C-

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
A-

$6,842Average net price

Outcomes
F

36.1%Graduation rate

Career
F

$35,495Median earnings, 6 years after entry

Economic Access
B

34.7%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tuition (in-state)
$3,268
Tuition (out-of-state)
$10,588
Total cost of attendance
$13,956
Average net price
$6,842
Acceptance rate
75.7%
Total enrollment
3,208
Graduation rate
36.1%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$35,495

Key rankings for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Where Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#72 of 1,811

Net Price

#1,495 of 1,816

Earnings

#1,303 of 1,808

Retention

#1,512 of 1,850

Graduation

#220 of 1,767

Debt

What stands out at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Town (somewhat rural)
  • 3,208 undergraduates
Average net price$6,842
Acceptance rate75.7%
Pell Grant recipient share34.7%
Graduation rate36.1%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$35,495
First-year retention69.2%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

Both first-year retention and graduation sit below national benchmarks for similar schools. Counselors often explore that pattern with the college’s advising, financial aid, and completion programs.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$6,842
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$35,495

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
69.2%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
36.1%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
75.7%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
34.7%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$13,956
Listed tuition (in-state)$3,268
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$10,588
Room and board (on campus)$9,800
Average net price (after aid)$6,842

In-state tuition is below the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is below the national median of $26,816.

Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$4,323
$30k–$48k$4,299
$48k–$75k$6,824
$75k–$110k$10,489
$110k+$11,026

How Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$6,842
State (GA)$19,216
Region$18,796
National$19,923

Earnings, 6 years

This school$35,495
State (GA)$39,416
Region$39,566
National$45,225

Retention

This school69.2%
State (GA)70.9%
Region71.9%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school36.1%
State (GA)41.8%
Region48.8%
National54.4%

Median debt

This school$16,750
State (GA)$24,199
Region$24,053
National$23,250

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (GA) Region Nation
Net price$6,842Below national median$19,216$18,796$19,923
Earnings, 6 years$35,495Below national median$39,416$39,566$45,225
Retention69.2%Below national median70.9%71.9%74.9%
Graduation36.1%Below national median41.8%48.8%54.4%
Acceptance rate75.7%Below national median73.4%74.3%77.0%
Pell share34.7%Above national median40.5%37.9%33.9%
Median debt$16,750Below national median$24,199$24,053$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Campus settingTown (somewhat rural)
Official websitehttps://www.abac.edu/
Student–faculty ratio21:1
Full-time faculty74.6%
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,551
SAT midpointReading & Writing 535 · Math 500

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women60.3%
Men39.7%
Black or African American8.1%
Hispanic / Latino11.0%
White77.1%
Asian0.7%
Two or more races1.8%
International students0.8%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Common questions about Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College located?

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is located in Tifton, GA. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College?

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $3,268 for in-state students and $10,588 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $6,842. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 75.7% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,208. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are roughly $35,495. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 36.1% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#72 of 1,811); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,495 of 1,816); First-year retention (#1,303 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#1,512 of 1,850); Median loan debt (#220 of 1,767). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
FieldValue
InstitutionAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Official websitehttps://www.abac.edu/
City, stateTifton, GA
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment3,208
Listed tuition (in-state)$3,268
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$10,588
Listed tuition (generic)$3,268
Total cost of attendance$13,956
Room and board (on campus)$9,800
Average net price$6,842
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$35,495
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$35,026
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$34,996
Median loan debt$16,750
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention69.2%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)36.1%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rate75.7%
SAT average990
ACT average19
Pell Grant share34.7%
Share with federal loans23.5%
Part-time enrollment share23.3%
Campus settingTown (somewhat rural)
Student–faculty ratio21
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,551
Full-time faculty share74.6%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, Math500
SAT midpoint, Reading & Writing535
Share of undergraduates, women60.3%
Share of undergraduates, men39.7%
Share of undergraduates, Black8.1%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic11.0%
Share of undergraduates, White77.1%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.7%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races1.8%
Share of undergraduates, international0.8%
Net price, family income $0–30k$4,323
Net price, family income $30–48k$4,299
Net price, family income $48–75k$6,824
Net price, family income $75–110k$10,489
Net price, family income $110k+$11,026

Sources for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

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