Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Alabama State University (ASU) is a public historically Black university located in Montgomery, Alabama's capital city, approximately 90 miles south of Birmingham. Founded in 1867 as the Lincoln Normal School in Marion, Alabama, the institution relocated to its current Montgomery location in 1887 and has evolved from its origins as a teachers' college into a comprehensive university. The 172-acre urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Levi Watkins Learning Center and the Life Science Building. ASU offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic colleges, with particular strengths in education, business, and health sciences. The university maintains traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for students, and its athletic program competes in NCAA Division I as the Hornets within the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
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Ratings
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Academics
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Value
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
Rankings
Rankings for Alabama State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1016 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#430 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#12 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 828/1041 |
| ACT | 16/20 |
| GPA | 2.95 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2024