Overview
Student Population
| Location | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Online | alasu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Montgomery, Alabama, Alabama State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,027 prospective students applied, and 6,948 were granted admission. Of those admitted 975 enrolled in the school. 3,607 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 465 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,328 plus fees of $2,740. Alabama State is ranked 897 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Alabama State is rated within the lower 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Alabama State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#897 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#399 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 844/1049 |
| ACT | 14/20 |
| GPA | 3.09 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $2,740 |
| Room and Board | $6,050 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,392 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,110 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $2,740 |
| Room and Board | $6,050 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,392 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,438 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Business | 14% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100724 IPEDS survey data for Alabama State University.
Current students may use the Alabama State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.