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Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Open
- Average net price
- $9,775
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Median earnings
- $40,585
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Alabama State University is a public college in Montgomery, AL with 3,477 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 976 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $9,775 per year ($9,928 for families earning under $30,000). 31% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $40,585 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,346
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,113
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing399–505
200800
SAT Math350–462
200800
ACT Composite15–20
136
What Alabama State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceRequired
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $23,655
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,248
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,576
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,928
- $30–48k$10,683
- $48–75k$5,694
- $75–110k$848
- $110k+$6,383
Get a personal estimate with Alabama State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $40,585
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $28,197
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,477
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 72%
- White2%
- Hispanic1%
- Black86%
- Asian0%
Alabama State University FAQ
What is Alabama State University's acceptance rate?+
Alabama State University admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Alabama State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 399–505 on SAT Reading and Writing and 350–462 on SAT Math; the average total is 976.
What ACT score do you need for Alabama State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–20.
Is Alabama State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Alabama State University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,346 students applied to Alabama State University and 5,113 were admitted; 951 enrolled.
Does Alabama State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Alabama State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Alabama State University require an essay?+
Alabama State University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Alabama State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $23,655 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,775.
What is Alabama State University's graduation rate?+
31% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 100724 · How we use this data
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