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Alabama State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 2,079
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Montgomery, Alabama, Alabama State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Alabama State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Alabama State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Alabama State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Alabama State is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Alabama State is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Alabama State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,068

Cost of attendance at Alabama State University in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $10,612
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,396

Cost of attendance at Alabama State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $22,133
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Alabama State University received on average $10,796 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,796
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 681 74% $5,610 $3,820,560
Other Federal Grant 681 74% $5,749 $3,914,903
State Grant/Scholarships 126 14% $2,584 $325,556
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 512 55% $9,873 $5,054,946
Total Grant & Scholarships 861 93% $10,796 $9,295,405

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alabama State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Alabama State University students is 28.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.1%.

28.4%

  • African American 28.4% 269 students
  • white 36.4% 4 students
  • unknown 37.5% 3 students
  • hispanic 42.9% 6 students
  • International Students 28.6% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Alabama State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alabama State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training