Alabama State University — College Profile

About

Alabama State University is a historic public HBCU in Montgomery best known for its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and its enduring legacy in educator preparation. The university offers strong academic programs in health sciences—including highly regarded physical and occupational therapy tracks—as well as forensic biochemistry, business, and education. Campus life is rich in tradition, anchored by spirited NCAA Division I athletics in the SWAC, active Greek organizations, and the world-famous Mighty Marching Hornets band. Uniquely founded in 1867 by nine former slaves known as the "Marion Nine," ASU provides students with a culturally profound experience paired with prime access to state government internships in Alabama's capital.

Wikipedia:Alabama State University is a public historically Black university (HBCU) in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1867 during the Reconstruction era, it was one of about 180 "normal schools" established by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. It was one of 23 established to train African-Americans to teach in segregated schools. ASU is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Location

Montgomery, AL, 36104-0271 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

140 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$11,248$19,576

Housing & food (on campus)$7,816$7,816

Books & supplies$1,600$1,600

Cost of attendance$23,586$32,436

Average net price$20,435Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$19,576

In-state: $11,248

Housing & food (on campus)$7,816

Books & supplies$1,600

Cost of attendance$32,436

In-state: $23,586

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $20,435

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.alasu.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2024-25

Alabama State University’s own figures for 2024-25, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$19,936

Housing$6,050

Books & supplies$1,320

Personal expenses$2,130

Transportation$3,000

Total published by the school$32,436

Source: www.alasu.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$19,711

$30–48k

$21,682

$48–75k

$21,508

$75–110k

$21,608

$110k+

$19,031

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

30%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

15%

Back for yr 2

70%

Transferred

34%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

29% graduated · 37% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 33% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$27,453

10 yrs after entry$34,502

Debt

Median at graduation$31,000

Monthly payment$329

Middle 50% owe$5.8k–$32.3k

90th percentile$45,000

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

98%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

976

R 399–505 · M 350–462

ACT midpoint

Comp 15–20 · E 14–22 · M 15–19

SAT middle 50%: 749–967

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Student Body

Gender

Men 37%Women 63%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

15 : 1

Pell grant

71%

First-gen

34%

Family income

$22,080

Independent

11%

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

Black

86%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$27,453

After 10 yrs

$34,502

Biology, General57

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other41

Criminal Justice and Corrections36

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions31

Social Work28

Accounting and Related Services28

Communication and Media Studies26

Business Administration, Management and Operations23

Psychology, General21

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19

Information Science/Studies17

Music16

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas15

Finance and Financial Management Services14

Marketing14

Dance13

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$135M

Full-time faculty

65%

Faculty salary

$8,153/mo

Teaching spend

$10,723

per student

Federal loans

74%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Research activity

Research college or university

$4M research spending · 7 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile