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Alabama State University
Originally founded by former slaves, Alabama State University is an HBCU situated in Montgomery and a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The ASU campus hosts eight colleges offering over 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees. The ASU marching band, known as “The Mighty Marching Hornets,” regularly competes in the Honda Battle of the Bands and was featured in a documentary series called Bama State Style. Every fall, ASU hosts both the country’s oldest black football tradition (The Turkey Day Classic) and its largest black football event (The Magic City Classic).
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 31 | |
| Other | May 10 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
71%
Submitting ACT
30%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 946
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,072
Total Number of Undergrads
3,614
Classroom Sizes
0
100
10%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
30%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,068
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,396
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$6,050
|
| Books and Supplies | $1600
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
74%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,091
74%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,599
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,449
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,563
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,679
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$305
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
64
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
34%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hornets
School Colors
black and old gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Montgomery
Atlanta
Birmingham
Mobile
New York
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
79%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,600
What Students Are Saying
3.39
Average Rating
Alabama State University is a university moving in the right direction. This school has been through adversity with so many changes from the head personnel, but it seems its all coming together. This university is one to adore with the various students from across the nation as well as the world.
Leslie from Fairfield, AL
It is very rich in history. It has an outstanding support system within the faculty. Student life is fun and teaches you life long lessons.
Elizabeth from East St. Louis, IL
Alabama State University is a well rounded school. The school offers a great amount of oppurtunities for the students that attend the school. The school is located around a lot of stores and businesses that offer plenty of jobs to the students attending school.
Alexis from Long Beach, CA
great student body everyone is really nice. Small town alot of things are close. And great if you want to attend a school down south and a historical black college.
Kimia from Hazelwood, MO
Alabama State University, is a very well rounded college for national, and international, students with goals and dreams of earning a college education that will last a lifetime..
Kimbery from Montgomery, AL
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