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Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL · City · 3,477 students
HBCU
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Montgomery, AL, 36104-0271 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
140 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$23,586
Out-of-state COA
$31,914
Avg net price
$20,435
Room & board
$7,816
In-state tuition
$11,248
Out-of-state tuition
$19,576
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,711
$30–48k
$21,682
$48–75k
$21,508
$75–110k
$21,608
$110k+
$19,031
Admissions
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
976
Reading 399–505
Math 350–462
ACT midpoint
18
Composite 15–20
English 14–22
Math 15–19
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Alabama State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
30%
1st-yr retention
70%
Transfer-out rate
34%
Consumer completion
31%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
29%
Transferred
37%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$27,453
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,502
Median debt
$31,000
Monthly loan payment
$329
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,784–$32,263
Debt (90th percentile)
$45,000
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
71%
First-generation
34%
Median family income
$22,080
Independent students
11%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
1%
Black
86%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$27,453
10 years after entry
$34,502
Biology, General57
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other41
Criminal Justice and Corrections36
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions31
Social Work28
Accounting and Related Services28
Communication and Media Studies26
Business Administration, Management and Operations23
Psychology, General21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19
Information Science/Studies17
Music16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas15
Finance and Financial Management Services14
Marketing14
Dance13
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Institutional
Endowment
$135M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
65%
Avg faculty salary
$8,153/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,723
Federal loan rate
74%

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