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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Hilton Garden Inn Albany

101 S Front St Albany GA

Free Cancellation

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0.56 mi from Albany State University

$98 nightly

$118 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. You'll appreciate the seasonal outdoor pool, bar/lounge, and limo/town car service.

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Noble Suites

911 E Oglethorpe Blvd Albany GA

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0.79 mi from Albany State University

$57 nightly

$71 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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Free WiFi in public areas is available at this hotel. Take advantage of the free self parking.

Parking included

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Hotel Inn Albany

406 W Oglethorpe Blvd Albany GA

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0.92 mi from Albany State University

$106 nightly

$129 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock assistance.

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Beautiful Private 3 Bedroom Home

Albany GA

1.53 mi from Albany State University

$299 nightly

$346 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

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This vacation home features barbecue grills.

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Stay Peachy, Stay Chic - Modern Southern Charm

Albany GA

1.55 mi from Albany State University

$274 nightly

$318 total

Mar 14 - Mar 15

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This condo featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

Regent Motel

840 W Oglethorpe Blvd Albany GA

1.64 mi from Albany State University

$49 nightly

$61 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

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Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock assistance. Take advantage of the free self parking.

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Luxury Inn by OYO Albany

201 Thornton Dr Albany GA

1.99 mi from Albany State University

$48 nightly

$60 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

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This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A fireplace in the lobby is provided and the front desk is staffed around-the-clock.

Red Roof Inn & Suites Albany, GA

1400 Dawson Road Albany GA

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2.73 mi from Albany State University

$75 nightly

$92 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the express check-in and free internet in public areas. Express check-out and free newspapers are also provided.

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Merry Acres Inn

1500 Dawson Rd Albany GA

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2.81 mi from Albany State University

$125 nightly

$150 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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This hotel features an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, and free airport shuttle. Guests will appreciate freebies like continental breakfast and free self parking.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albany by IHG

2713 Pointe North Blvd Albany GA

Free Cancellation

5.96 mi from Albany State University

$110 nightly

$133 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

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Motel 6 Albany, GA

2719 Pointe North Blvd Albany GA

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6.01 mi from Albany State University

$68 nightly

$84 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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A seasonal outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace and a snack bar/deli are also provided.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham-Albany GA

2735 Dawson Rd Albany GA

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6.12 mi from Albany State University

$93 nightly

$113 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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This hotel features a 24-hour gym and a seasonal outdoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

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Recent Albany State University hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Red Roof Inn & Suites Albany, GA

4 out of 5

Posted 13 hours ago

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"Just needs some updating new linens & a better breakfast "

A verified traveler stayed at Red Roof Inn & Suites Albany, GA

Merry Acres Inn

1 out of 5

Posted 5 days ago

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"Stayed at Merry Acres Inn for 2 nights and had a terrible experience. The room was in poor condition—the door was barely on the hinges, floors were dirty, the bathroom vent was broken, and the coffee pot didn’t work. Parking was inconvenient (had to park far from our room), and the restaurant looked more like a storage space than a place to eat. The biggest concern was safety. There were people walking around who appeared to be under the influence and looking into vehicles, which made us very uncomfortable. Definitely not worth $298. I would not stay here again. It was falsely advertised. We want our money back. "

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