Alabama State University is founded in 1867 and located in 915 S Jackson Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-0271. The university offers Pell Grants and other federal aid for eligible students. University offering Academic and continuing professional education. Credit for life experiences and Advanced placement (AP) credits are accepted.
The University does not offer noncredit education. The university has 220 full time and 124 part time faculties.
Tuition Fees
Estimated expenses for academic year
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
Tuition and fees
In-state
$11,068
$11,068
$11,248
$11,248
0.0%
Out-of-state
$19,396
$19,396
$19,576
$19,576
0.0%
Books and supplies
$1,600
$1,600
$1,600
$1,600
0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Food and Housing
$6,050
$6,050
$7,690
$7,816
1.6%
Other expenses
$3,392
$3,392
$3,392
$3,392
0.0%
Off Campus
Food and Housing
$7,320
$7,320
$7,320
$7,816
6.8%
Other expenses
$5,130
$5,130
$5,130
$5,130
0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Food and Housing
–
–
–
$1,298
–
Other expenses
$5,130
$5,130
$5,130
$5,130
0.0%
Total Expenses
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
In-state
On Campus
$22,110
$22,110
$23,930
$24,056
0.5%
Off Campus
$25,118
$25,118
$25,298
$25,794
2.0%
Off Campus with Family
$17,798
$17,798
$17,978
$17,978
0.0%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$30,438
$30,438
$32,258
$32,384
0.4%
Off Campus
$33,446
$33,446
$33,626
$34,122
1.5%
Off Campus with Family
$26,126
$26,126
$26,306
$26,306
0.0%
Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year
2024-2025
In-state tuition
$7,416
In-state fees
$2,920
Out-of-state tuition
$14,832
Out-of-state fees
$2,920
Alternative Tuition Plans and Promise Program
Type of Plan
Offered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment plan
X
Other alternative tuition plan
Does not participate in Promise program
Financial Aid
Type of Aid
Number awarded aid
Percent awarded aid
Total amount of aid awarded
Average amount of aid awarded
Any student financial aid1
792
87%
——
——
Grant or scholarship aid
792
87%
$9,173,803
$11,583
Federal grants
597
66%
$4,047,469
$6,780
Pell grants
596
66%
$3,842,505
$6,447
Other federal grants
219
24%
$204,964
$936
State/local government grant or scholarships
135
15%
$238,834
$1,769
Institutional grants or scholarships
521
57%
$4,887,500
$9,381
Student loan aid
499
55%
$3,427,925
$6,870
Federal student loans
494
54%
$3,095,243
$6,266
Other student loans
28
3%
$332,682
$11,882
1 Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid
Number awarded aid
Percent awarded aid
Total amount of aid awarded
Average amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid1
3,178
96%
$33,589,837
$10,569
Pell grants
2,370
71%
$12,887,649
$5,438
Federal student loans
2,465
74%
$20,243,168
$8,212
Net Price
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
Average net price
$13,176
$13,111
$13,138
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
$0 – $30,000
$13,066
$13,512
$19,711
$30,001 – $48,000
$13,738
$14,047
$21,682
$48,001 – $75,000
$13,505
$15,155
$21,508
$75,001 – $110,000
$14,414
$15,771
$21,608
$110,001 and more
$15,590
$11,863
$19,031
Enrollment
The institution supports a diverse student body with a total of 4,081 students. The majority of the population is comprised of 3,521 undergraduate students, which includes 159 incoming transfer students joining the academic community.
In addition to its undergraduate programs, the institution maintains a significant post-graduate presence with 560 students enrolled in graduate studies.
The institutional profile is further defined by several key metrics:
Academic Diversity: Comprehensive data is maintained regarding undergraduate gender distribution and race/ethnicity to ensure a representative campus environment.
Student Demographics: The student body includes a wide range of age groups and geographical backgrounds, with specific residence tracking for first-time degree seekers.
Flexible Learning: The institution monitors attendance status (Full-time vs. Part-time) and offers various learning modalities, including Distance Education options at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to accommodate different student needs.
Quick Facts:
Total Students: 4,081
Undergraduate: 86%
Graduate: 14%
New Transfers: 159
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee for 2024-2025 is 30 USD.
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2024:
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
7,229
2,311
4,886
Percent admitted
98%
97%
98%
Percent admitted who enrolled
15%
16%
15%
Admissions Considerations
Required to be considered
Not required, but considered
Not considered
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Recommendations
X
Formal demonstration of competencies
X
Work experience
X
Personal statement or essay
X
Legacy status
Not applicable
X
Admission test scores
Required to be considered
Not required, but considered (Test Optional)
Not considered (Test Blind)
SAT / ACT
X
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)
X
English Proficiency Test
X
Test Scores: Fall 2024 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
11
1%
ACT
356
34%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
50th Percentile** (median)
75th Percentile***
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
399
452
505
SAT Math
350
406
462
ACT Composite
15
18
20
ACT English
14
18
22
ACT Math
15
17
19
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 50% of students scored above and 50% scored below (i.e., midpoint of the test score distribution) *** 25% of students scored above
Programs/Majors
Program
Postgraduate Certificate
Bachelor
Master
Doctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
–
51
3
–
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
–
0
–
–
Microbiology, General
–
–
–
3
Category total
–
51
3
3
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
–
13
24
–
Business Administration and Management, General
–
26
55d
–
Finance, General
–
6
–
–
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
–
11
–
–
Category total
–
56
79d
–
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
–
24
–
–
Category total
–
24
–
–
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
–
5
–
–
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
–
–
7d
–
Information Science/Studies
–
14
–
–
Category total
–
19
7d
–
Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
0
–
2
–
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
–
10
1d
–
Education, General
0
–
–
–
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
0
–
4
4
Educational/Instructional Technology
0
–
0
–
Elementary Education and Teaching
–
9
–
–
Music Teacher Education
–
5
–
–
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
–
8
–
–
Secondary Education and Teaching
–
2
2
–
Special Education and Teaching, General
–
1
2
–
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
–
–
10
–
Category total
0
35
21d
4
Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
–
6
–
–
Category total
–
6
–
–
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
–
4
–
–
Category total
–
4
–
–
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
–
13
–
–
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
–
–
17
–
Orthotist/Prosthetist
–
–
10
–
Physical Therapy/Therapist
–
–
–
23
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
–
28
–
–
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
0
–
2
–
Category total
0
41
29
23
History
History, General
–
0
0
–
Category total
–
0
0
–
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
–
45
–
–
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
–
13
–
–
Forensic Science and Technology
–
–
4
–
Category total
–
58
4
–
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
–
3
1
–
Category total
–
3
1
–
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
–
46
–
–
Category total
–
46
–
–
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
–
6
–
–
Category total
–
6
–
–
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
–
4
–
–
Forensic Chemistry
–
6
–
–
Category total
–
10
–
–
Psychology
Psychology, General
–
30
–
–
Category total
–
30
–
–
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
