School Overview
Alabama State University is located in Montgomery, Alabama. This school offers excellent business, science, fine arts, and liberal arts programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The campus scene is lively at Alabama State University since over 70 student organizations are located on-campus. Popular clubs include the Art Club, Student Government Association, and the Greek Club. Depending on an individual’s interests, students can find organizations to participate in for various campus activities and to meet friends with similar interests.
Numerous cultural events are held on-campus during the year. Students have the opportunity to attend art exhibits, dance performances, musicals, and theatrical productions.
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 271 Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 (334) 229-4291 (800) 253-5037 Fax: (334) 229-4984 [email protected] Contact: Martha Pettway Director of Admissions and Recruitment |
Main Address PO Box 271 Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 (334) 229-4100 |
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Size Total undergrads: 4,731 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,383 Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,695 Graduate enrollment: 964 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 46% Percent students who return for sophomore year: 54% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $4,508 | $5,460 | $6,468 | $7,164 | +10.76% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,600 | $1,600 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $4,150 | $4,400 | $4,600 | $4,600 | 0.00% |
| Other | $2,310 | $2,544 | $2,544 | $2,544 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $5,625 | $7,350 | $7,350 | $7,350 | 0.00% |
| Other | $2,310 | $3,172 | $3,172 | $3,172 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $11,968 | $13,404 | $15,212 | $15,908 | +4.58% |
| In-state Off Campus | $13,443 | $16,982 | $18,590 | $19,286 | +3.74% |
| In-state with Family | $5,508 | $6,460 | $8,068 | $8,764 | +8.63% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $7,488 |
| In-state Student Fees | $852 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $14,976 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $852 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,272 | 96% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,132 | 85% | $7,297,259 | $6,446 |
| • Federal grants | 974 | 73% | $4,198,200 | $4,310 |
| • Pell grants | 968 | 73% | $3,669,704 | $3,791 |
| • Other federal grants | 518 | 39% | $528,496 | $1,020 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 201 | 15% | $526,230 | $2,618 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 402 | 30% | $2,572,829 | $6,400 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,102 | 83% | $7,195,777 | $6,530 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,100 | 83% | $7,109,437 | $6,463 |
| • Other student loans | 21 | 2% | $86,340 | $4,111 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 529 | 245 | 54 | – | 31 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 53 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | 53 | – | – | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | – | – | – | – | – |
| Microbiology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Programs | 73 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 25 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 52 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 52 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Science/Studies | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 101 | 215 | 8 | – | 31 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 11 | – | – | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | 42 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | – | – | – | 26 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 68 | 8 | – | – |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 41 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 13 | 38 | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | 9 | 38 | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 14 | 5 | 46 | – | – |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | – | – | 46 | – | – |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| History | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services Programs | 37 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 37 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 12 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 12 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 31 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 31 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Art and Art Studies | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 6 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Early Childhood Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Medical Records Administration B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Parks/Leisure Facilities Management B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Alabama State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (334) 229-4100 |
| Website: | www.alasu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.alasu.edu/admissions/undergrad-admissions/index.aspx |
| Address: | 915 S Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104-0271 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,190 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 28% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,811 (67% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $11,068 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $19,396 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 95% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,273 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Alabama State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Alabama State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 34 | 18 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Alabama State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $11,068 |
| Out-of-state | $19,396 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $10,156 |
| Out-of-state | $17,572 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 975 | 95% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 912 | 89% | $9,273 |
| Student loan aid | 819 | 80% | $6,742 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,691 | 95% | $8,291 |
| Federal student loans | 3,213 | 82% | $10,129 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Alabama State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Alabama State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,479 | 2,051 | 4,428 | Percent admitted | 100% | 96% | 98% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 16% | 19% | 14% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Alabama State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,190 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,750 |
| Graduate enrollment | 440 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Alabama State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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