Joseph Winthrop Holley, born in 1874 to former slaves in Winnsboro, South Carolina, founded the institution in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute. W. E. B. Du Bois inspired Holley to return to the South after he read Du Bois's writings on the plight of Albany's blacks in The Souls of Black Folk. Holley relocated to Albany to start a school. With the help of a $2,600 gift from the Hazard family, Holley organized a board of trustees and purchased 50 acres (200,000 m2) of land for the campus, all within a year. The aim of the institution at the time was to provide elementary education and teacher training for the local Black population. It was turned over to the state of Georgia in 1917 as Georgia Normal and Agricultural College, a two-year agricultural and teacher-training institution.

In 1932, the school became part of the University System of Georgia and in 1943 it was granted four-year status and renamed Albany State College. The transition to four-year status heavily increased the school's enrollment. In 1981 the college offered its first graduate program, a prelude to the school being upgraded to university status in 1996.

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"Booked non smoking, room smelled like straight 🌱. Very noisy outside up until about 3 am this morning. Other than that very nice room, comfy bed, tv and wifi worked great! Very clean! Will definitely come back. "

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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"What a gem! Such a lovely place to stay! Lovely staff! Clean, well kept, great amenities, warm and welcoming southern hospitality all around! "

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"The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and accommodating. By the way, the morning breakfast was nice. "

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"The place is just for the moment matter of fact half of the moment "

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"Didn't do any shopping, the room was clean and nice , just had some noisy ppl about but the staff handle the situation and we got rest."

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"From the moment we arrived, we were treated with warm hospitality and impeccable service. The check-in process was smooth and efficient, and we were even offered a welcome drink, which was a lovely touch after our journey. Our room was spotless, beautifully designed, and incredibly comfortable — with high-quality linens, a plush bed, and a breathtaking view from the balcony. The attention to detail was clear, from the luxurious toiletries to the little chocolates left at turndown service."

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"The property is convenient to ASU and restaurants. "

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"staff was friendly and helpful. "

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Hilton Garden Inn Albany is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Albany State University. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Albany, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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What can I see and do near Albany State University?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Albany Museum of Art and Thronateeska Heritage Center. You can enjoy live performances at Albany Municipal Auditorium and Theatre Albany. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Ray Charles Plaza, Radium Springs Gardens, and Chehaw Park.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albany, GA

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Rodeway Inn Albany South

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Knights Inn Albany

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Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall

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Motel 6 Albany, GA

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Quality Inn at Albany Mall

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany

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Park Inn by Radisson Albany, GA

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham-Albany GA

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