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

$86 nightly

$105 total

Jan 18 - Jan 19

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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

Jan 7 - Jan 8

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

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Beautiful Private 3 Bedroom Home

Albany GA

1.53 mi from Albany State University

$284 nightly

$331 total

Jan 8 - Jan 9

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This vacation home features barbecue grills.

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Regent Motel

840 W Oglethorpe Blvd Albany GA

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1.64 mi from Albany State University

$42 nightly

$54 total

Jan 8 - Jan 9

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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

2.03 mi from Albany State University

$46 nightly

$58 total

Jan 7 - Jan 8

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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.

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Relax Inn

306 Tallulah Dr Albany GA

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2.42 mi from Albany State University

$51 nightly

$65 total

Jan 7 - Jan 8

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This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock assistance.

Parking included

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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

Jan 7 - Jan 8

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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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2.84 mi from Albany State University

$92 nightly

$111 total

Jan 7 - Jan 8

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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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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albany, GA

2809 Nottingham Way Albany GA

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5.06 mi from Albany State University

$84 nightly

$102 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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This hotel features a 24-hour gym and a steam room. 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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Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall

2720 Dawson Rd Albany GA

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5.72 mi from Albany State University

$78 nightly

$95 total

Jan 15 - Jan 16

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This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Free self parking, express check-out, and a computer station are also offered.

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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

$75 nightly

$92 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12

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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

$90 nightly

$109 total

Jan 17 - Jan 18

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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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