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As a unit of the 29-member University System of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is one of the premier colleges in the state of Georgia. The College was founded in 1908 as the Second District A&M School. With more than 3,000 students, ABAC provides quality practical education to a diverse group of students.

Located on 516 acres of sun-splashed south Georgia countryside, ABAC provides an enlightening and engaging environment for its students. More than 1,300 students from across the globe choose to live on campus and enjoy life in Tifton, named one of the best small towns in America.

ABAC provides students with endless opportunities to learn and grow as individuals. With an abundance of student organizations, a wide-ranging music program, and a variety of intercollegiate and intramural athletic teams, there are many ways for students to get involved and develop a deeper connection with their college.

Abbreviated History of ABAC

The History of ABAC

 

Enrollment

3,394 students from 24 countries, 19 states and 151 Georgia counties. | More »

Athletics

ABAC offers six intercollegiate sports: baseball, tennis, and golf for men and soccer, softball, and tennis for women. The Fillies and the Stallions compete in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association. | More »

Economic Impact

ABAC has an annual economic impact of over $280 million on Tift and contiguous counties.

Size of Campus

ABAC covers 516 acres of sun-splashed South Georgia countryside. It is located in Tifton, Ga., a town of 16,000 residents. Tifton is the county seat of Tift County, which includes 42,000 residents.

Campus Publications

The Stallion is one of the top student newspapers in the state. For over 40 years, it has been the benchmark for excellence in categories such as editorials, feature writing, photography, and layout and design from the Georgia College Press Association. The campus literary magazine, Pegasus, has achieved similar acclaim. | More »

On Campus Housing

Over 1,200 students live on campus in either picturesque ABAC Lakeside or the ABAC Place apartments. | More »

Nurses Do Well At ABAC

Nursing students at ABAC are ultra successful. The ABAC pass rate on the NCLEX examination for R.N. licensure averages 98 percent. | More »

State College

ABAC is a State College in the 31-member University System of Georgia. The College offers bachelor's degrees and associate degrees.