Alabama State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 97.55%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 858. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,248
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,576
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Alabama State:
- Total Enrollment: 4,081, including 548 online students
- 3,521 Undergraduate, 560 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.6% men, 64.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 30%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 35%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 62 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 22 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Alabama State Overview
Alabama State University (Alabama State) is a four-year, public school located in Montgomery, AL. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Alabama State's tuition & fees is $11,248 for Alabama residents and $19,576 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,569.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,081 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Alabama State's acceptance rate is 97.55% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.97%. The median SAT score is 858 and the ACT score is 18.
Alabama State ranked 19th in Alabama Colleges rankings. Alabama State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Alabama State University is $11,248 for in-state students and $19,576 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,336 for in-state students and $17,752 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,248 for Alabama residents and $19,576 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,336 for Alabama residents and $17,752 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,248 | $19,576 |
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| Graduate | $10,336 | $17,752 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,248 | $19,576 |
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| Graduate | $10,336 | $17,752 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Alabama State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Alabama State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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