Alabama State University

2/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Montgomery, AL
4.5 2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,081

Location Montgomery, Alabama
Website alasu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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).

Alabama State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

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Ratings

Alabama State is rated within the lower 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10.

Overall Rating

2 out of 10
Academics

1 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

1 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Alabama State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 749/967
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 15/20
GPA 2.95

Acceptance Rate

97.6%

Applications Due Jul 31, 2027
Enrollment Rate 15%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$11,248

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,576

Breakdown

Tuition $11,248
Books and Supplies $1,600
Other Fees $2,920
Room and Board $7,816
Budget for Other Expenses $3,392
Total One Year Cost $26,976

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$29,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

26% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Alabama State University are Education, Business, and Biology. 18% of students major in Education, 14% in Business, and 11% in Biology.