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Overview
Originally founded by former slaves, Alabama State University is an HBCU situated in Montgomery and a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The ASU campus hosts eight colleges offering over 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees. The ASU marching band, known as “The Mighty Marching Hornets,” regularly competes in the Honda Battle of the Bands and was featured in a documentary series called Bama State Style. Every fall, ASU hosts both the country’s oldest black football tradition (The Turkey Day Classic) and its largest black football event (The Magic City Classic).
Acceptance Rate:
97%
Average Net Price:
$13,282
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.0
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
946
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,248 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,576 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $7,690 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
70%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,029
70%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,003
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,804
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
6%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5072
78%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,003
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$1,720,829
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$31,591,416
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
83%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,319
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,679
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$305
Students receiving federal loans
83%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,754
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,477
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
6731
Students Applied
82%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
155
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 31 | |
| Other | May 10 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
29%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 946
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,828
Total Number of Undergrads
3,296
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
32%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
46
Faculty Overview
0
100
53%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
43
Countries Represented
32
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
64
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
50%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hornets
School Colors
black and old gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
251
Total Female Athletes
201
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Alabama State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,600
Top 5 Cities
Montgomery
Atlanta
Birmingham
Mobile
New York
Top 5 Employers
Atlanta Public Schools
AT&T
Clayton County Public Schools
Fulton County Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Community and Social Services
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,679
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$305
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingAlabama State University is a university moving in the right direction. This school has been through adversity with so many changes from the head personnel, but it seems its all coming together. This university is one to adore with the various students from across the nation as well as the world.
Leslie from Fairfield, AL
It is very rich in history. It has an outstanding support system within the faculty. Student life is fun and teaches you life long lessons.
Elizabeth from East St. Louis, IL
Alabama State University is a well rounded school. The school offers a great amount of oppurtunities for the students that attend the school. The school is located around a lot of stores and businesses that offer plenty of jobs to the students attending school.
Alexis from Long Beach, CA
I have Learned many things from all the variety of students and teachers attending Alabama State University. The mass variety of learning fields offered by ASU is phenomenal and will provide students with the teachings they're required to know in their particular field.
Michael from Phenix City, AL
I am learning so much from Alabama State University! My World Geography class was so interesting and I can practically tell anyone where a country and its capital is located.
Traneita from Birmingham, AL
great student body everyone is really nice. Small town alot of things are close. And great if you want to attend a school down south and a historical black college.
Kimia from Hazelwood, MO
I am an honor student and I really enjoy all my classes and teachers.
Jakiera from Columbus, GA
I am learning a lot from both the professors and the students here. There's a good variety of people from all over the country and even the world.
Chelsea from Stockbridge, GA
alabama state university is a well rounded school. the school offers a great amount of oppurtunities for the students that attend the school. the school is located around a lot of stores and businesses that offer plenty of jobs to the students attending school
trevion - rex, ga
Alabama State University, is a very well rounded college for national, and international, students with goals and dreams of earning a college education that will last a lifetime..
Kimbery from Montgomery, AL
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