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Ashley Williamson Interim Director of Public Relations ABAC 30, 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793-2601 Phone 229-391-5055 Fax 229-391-5051 awilliamson@abac.edu

For IMMEDIATE Release July 19, 2011

ABAC Named Among America’s Most Affordable Colleges

TIFTON –Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was named among the U.S. Department of Education’s most affordable colleges. Six other public colleges in Georgia have been named among the list.

The list by the U.S. Department of Education's College Affordability and Transparency Center features information about costs at schools across the country.

"This list supports what we have always said," said ABAC President David Bridges. "ABAC offers a quality education at a low cost. Our small class sizes and the hands-on education provide students a successful learning environment."

Tuition and fees for the 2009-10 school year at ABAC came to $2,696, well below the national average of $6,397.

Six other Georgia colleges on the list are: College of Coastal Georgia, Macon State College, Dalton State College, Gainesville State College, Gordon College, and Middle Georgia College.

For more information, visit the College Affordability and Transfer Center website.

Fall classes begin Aug. 15 at ABAC. The admissions application deadline is Aug. 1. An easy to follow application guide is available on-line at www.abac.edu/steps. For more information call 229-391-5004.

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