Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Alabama State University is a four-year, public school located in Montgomery, AL.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Alabama State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

98% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 7,229 applied, 7,052 accepted, and 1,056 enrolled in Alabama State.
357 men and 698 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

858 SAT, 18 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 858 and ACT score is 18. The SAT score of 858 is a little bit lower than average, 11 to 18 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total749858967
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing399452505
Math350406462
ACT Score
Composite151820
Math151719
English141822

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,248 for Alabama residents and $19,576 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $10,336 for Alabama residents and $17,752 for others.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at Alabama State University.

Financial Aid

3,159 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,199.
For freshmen, 862 students (92%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $10,971.

Student Population

A total of 4,081 students enrolled Alabama State in 2025.
By gender, 1,453 men and 2,628 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,521 undergraduate and 560 graduate students.

62 Major Programs

  • 3 programs through online
  • 22 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Alabama State is 30% and the transfer-out rate is 35%.
The retention rate is 70% for full-time and 70% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
30%
Transfer-out Rate
35%
Retention Rate
70%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 318 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Alabama State and the average faculty salary is $73,380. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 932 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $60,492.
Number of Faculties
318
Average Faculty Salary
$73,380
Number of Staffs
932
Average Staff Salary
$60,492

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries

Athletics

Alabama State University is a member of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).