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Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama 36104-0271

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Known for business — excellent value

Alabama State University is a public institution in Montgomery with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 977, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,502 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,889.

Established
1867
Type
Public historically black university
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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96%Acceptance
977SAT Avg
3,322Students
16:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$34,502Earnings 10yr
$13,889Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Alabama State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 977

Reading & WritingMid: 488
444538
MathMid: 457
421531

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1620

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

977

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,248
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,576
Room & Board$7,690
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$22,028
Average Net Price$13,889
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,512
$30–48K$14,047
$48–75K$15,155
$75–110K$15,771
$110K+$11,863

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,889

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

25

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (57)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,322
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
72%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 91%
Hispanic 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate30.2%
Freshman Retention60.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,453
8 Years$32,520
10 Years$34,502

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$28,300
Men
$33,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hornets

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from AL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
146 mi(253 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
264 mi(458 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
279 mi(484 min)

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