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#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

Alabama State Admission Requirements

Montgomery, Alabama

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Chances of getting into Alabama State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
98%
Admission Difficulty for Alabama State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Alabama State and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Alabama State is 98%.  It ranks #24 in Alabama for lowest rate of acceptance. Alabama State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 5,854 out of 5,974 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 81 percent on standardized admission tests. Alabama State University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.95. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Alabama State application fee is $25 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Alabama State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 35% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Alabama State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
839-1050
Applicants Submitting SAT 
15%
SAT Scores for Alabama State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 442
SAT Math 25th 397
SAT Composite 25th 839
SAT Scores for Alabama State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 534
SAT Math 75th 516
SAT Composite 75th 1050
Average SAT Score 940

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Alabama State University?

Alabama State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Alabama State University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 839-1050.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Alabama State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1050 and Above Good >99%
944 to 1050 Avg + 98%-99%
839 to 944 Avg - 96%-98%
734 to 839 Reach 93%-96%
Less than 734 Low <93%
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Alabama State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
15-20 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
35%
ACT Scores for Alabama State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 12
ACT Math 25th 15
ACT Composite 25th 15
ACT Scores for Alabama State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 22
ACT Math 75th 19
ACT Composite 75th 20
Average ACT Score 17

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Alabama State?

Alabama State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Alabama State regularly accepts students who score 15 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 81 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 15-20.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Alabama State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
20 and Above Good >99%
17 to 20 Avg + 98%-99%
15 to 17 Avg - 97%-98%
13 to 15 Reach 95%-97%
Less than 13 Low <95%
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Alabama State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
2.95
Typical High School Grades 
B-

What GPA do you need to get into Alabama State University?

You can get into Alabama State with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Alabama State University was 2.95 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #26 in Alabama for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 2.95 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Alabama State accepts 98% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Alabama State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 11.0% Good
3.25 to 3.49 12.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 32.0% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 19.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Reach
less than 1.00 1.0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

61% of Alabama State University freshman were in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Alabama State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 8%
Top 25% of class 31%
Top 50% of class 39%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Alabama State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,142 1,745 5,974
Accepted 4,072 1,695 5,854
Acceptance Rate 98% 97% 98%
Enrolled 590 300 890
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 18% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Alabama State University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Alabama State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Alabama State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Alabama State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100724 IPEDS survey data for Alabama State University.

FAQs

Does Alabama State University prefer SAT or ACT?

15% of students submit their SAT scores to Alabama State. 35% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Alabama State University?

98% of those who apply are granted admission to Alabama State. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Alabama State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 839 and 1050. 15% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Alabama State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 15 and 20. 35% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.