Alabama State University

Public four-year university in Montgomery, AL that costs an average of $9,775 a year after financial aid, admits 98% of applicants and graduates 31% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$9,775
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
31%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,585

HBCUPublicMidsize city3,477 undergraduates

Cost of Alabama State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$23,655
Tuition and fees, in-state$11,248
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$19,576
Housing and food (on campus)$7,382
Books and supplies$1,600
Average net price after aid$9,775

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,928
$30,001–48,000$10,683
$48,001–75,000$5,694
$75,001–110,000$848
$110,001+$6,383

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Alabama State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate98%
Average SAT976
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)399–505
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)350–462
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)15–20
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate31%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$32,390
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,585
Rank in Alabama (earnings)26th of 30 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$28,197
Typical monthly loan payment$320 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants72%
Students with federal loans79%

Majors and programs at Alabama State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (30)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods40$49,960$29,998
Criminal Justice and Corrections81$39,400$29,930
Information Science/Studies31$36,938$26,750
Psychology51$36,692$24,750
Social Work46$35,957$28,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations49$35,284$27,500
Communication and Media Studies50$33,918$25,000
Biology108$33,705$30,750
Accounting and Related Services41$32,310—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other87$30,932$27,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions59$27,747$27,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering14——
Chemistry16——
Computer Science15——
Dance26—$25,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft25——
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology1——
English Language and Literature6——
Finance and Financial Management Services20——
Fine and Studio Arts9——
Health and Medical Administrative Services20——
History2——
Marketing25——
Mathematics7——
Music34——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management10——
Political Science and Government22——
Security Science and Technology20——
Special Education and Teaching2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas28——

Master's degree programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services37$62,610—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions68$51,388$63,276
Social Work20$46,974—
Biology4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations55—$25,968
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management24——
Education———
Educational Administration and Supervision7——
Educational/Instructional Media Design———
History2——
Mathematics1——
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other16——
Security Science and Technology7——
Special Education and Teaching3——
Student Counseling and Personnel Services2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21——

Doctoral degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision6——
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology5——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions——$96,305

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions45——

Graduate certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education1——
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Educational/Instructional Media Design———
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions———
Student Counseling and Personnel Services———

Similar colleges in Alabama

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
University of West AlabamaLivingston$11,53143%$47,856
Auburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery$13,78992%$51,305
Athens State UniversityAthens——$54,648
University of MontevalloMontevallo$18,76054%$46,010
University of North AlabamaFlorence$17,85087%$50,557
Alabama A & M UniversityNormal$18,25558%$41,266
University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville$22,75869%$72,098
Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville$17,11178%$51,004

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About Alabama State University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationMontgomery, AL
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates3,477
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitealasu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Alabama State University's acceptance rate?

Alabama State University admits 98% of applicants. Admitted students average 976 on the SAT.

How much does Alabama State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $23,655 a year (tuition and fees: $11,248 in-state, $19,576 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,775 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,928.

How much do Alabama State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $40,585 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 26th of 30 similar colleges in Alabama. The best-paid bachelor's program is teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods ($49,960 a year after graduation).

What is Alabama State University's graduation rate?

31% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.