Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

publicDoctoral/Professional Universities

Safety

B

ROI

C

Alabama State University is a mid-size public doctoral university located in Montgomery, Alabama, with an undergraduate enrollment of 3,477. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Alabama postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 98% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 98% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $21,508 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $61,410. The 4-year graduation rate is 30%, 15 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $34,502.

Acceptance Rate

97.5%

Avg Net Price

$20,435

6-yr Grad Rate

31.1%

Earnings 10yr

$34,502

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
97.5%
SAT Range
749–967
ACT Range
15–20
Enrollment
3,477
Student:Faculty
15:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$11,248
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,576
Room & Board
$7,816
Students Receiving Aid
71.3%
Median Debt at Grad

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