Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) was founded in 1908 in Tifton, Georgia and is named after Abraham Baldwin, a signer of the U.S. Constitution and first president of the University of Georgia. ABAC is a rural campus located about 170 miles from SMHS that offers two-year degrees in programs like rural studies, early childhood education, and business. The college has around 3,665 students, most of whom are full-time, and offers a small campus feel with smaller class sizes and opportunities to interact closely with professors.

1. Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College
By: AJ Simmons
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2. History
• Abac was founded in 1908.
• Named after Abraham Baldwin.
– Signer of U.S. Constitution
– First President of UGA.
• Member of the University System of
Georgia.
• First President: David Bridges
• Current Dean: Darbie Sewell
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3. Location
• Located in Tifton, Georgia.
• Considered a Rural Campus.
• 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton, Georgia
• (229) 391-5001
• Distance from SMHS: 169.5 Miles
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4. Freshman Requirements
• 20 ACT English and 20 Math score
• 480 SAT Critical Reading and 480 Math
• Incoming freshman required to dorm first
year
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5. Programs/Degrees offered
• Rural Studies
• Academic Common Market
• Early Childhood Education
• Business
• Two year degrees:
– Art, Criminal Justice, Forestry, Nursing,
Wildlife
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6. Cost of Enrollment
• Estimated annual costs:
– Tuition and fees$3,778Based on Fall 2011 &
Spring 2012 new student tuition and fees of
$1,889 each costs.
– Housing: $5,060
– Meals, Books, ect: $4,405
• TOTAL$14,243
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7. Current Enrollment
• Total number of students: 3,665
– 69.6% are full time students
• Small town feel
• Smaller classes:
– More one on one time with Professors
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8. Extracurricular Activities
• Sports:
– Men's: Baseball, Golf and Tennis
– Women’s: Soccer, Softball, Tennis
• Life Guard Training
• 9 Fraternity’s on Campus
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9. Campus Life
• Clubs:
– Technology, Bass Fishing, Cattleman’s,
Honor’s, Shooting Sports and many more
• Art Faculty:
– Consists of 10 art teachers and 22 music Majors
• Stallion Coins:
– Earn prizes like DVD players, Xbox’s, ect for
attending on campus speeches
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10. Famous Alumni
• Tom Cheney, who struck out the highest number
of batters in a single Major League Baseball game
playing for the Washington Senators
• Cathy Cox, former Secretary of State of Georgia
• Kyle Farnsworth: relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay
Rays
• Boo Weekley: professional golfer who plays on the
PGA Tour
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