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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
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
City
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 844
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 30, 2018 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 20, 2018 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,475
Total Number of Undergrads
5,116
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
8%
Graduate in 4 Years
National: 28%
0
100
26%
Graduate in 6 Years
National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
National: 21:1 Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $6,936
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $13,872
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,831
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
70
Size of Town
City: Midsize
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
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
$26,700
What Students Are Saying
3.38
Average Rating
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
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
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