Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,495
Graduate Enrollment: 465
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 97.99%
Male/Female: 39% / 61% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 0.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 66.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 49.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 38.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 29.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 1.5%
Black: 92.6%
Hispanic: 1.3%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Black: 92.6%
Hispanic: 1.3%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $21,938
In-State tuition: $11,068Out-of-State tuition: $19,396
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $6,050 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,392 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,320 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,392 (2022)
Average Family Income: $34,469 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,081 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 72.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 76.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $31,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $329 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,877 |
| $30k-48k | $14,170 |
| $48k-75k | $13,992 |
| $75k-110k | $20,568 |
| $110k+ | $21,938 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 10%6-year graduation rate: 28%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $31,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,299 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,236 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 24.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 36.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 44.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 12.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 13.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,282 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,551 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 36 | $31,000 | $329 | $27,387 ($2,282) | $28,440 ($2,370) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 33 | $34,750 | $342 | $37,415 ($3,118) | $38,533 ($3,211) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 48 | $32,750 | $342 | $20,687 ($1,724) | $33,507 ($2,792) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 25 | $31,993 | $345 | $25,510 ($2,126) | $44,692 ($3,724) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 64 | $33,000 | $347 | $23,389 ($1,949) | $37,793 ($3,149) |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 33 | $621 | $54,502 ($4,542) | $61,348 ($5,112) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | $32,125 | $331 | $30,500 ($2,542) | $43,995 ($3,666) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | $30,750 | $318 | $42,391 ($3,533) | |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | $220 | $50,971 ($4,248) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | $574 | $49,579 ($4,132) | $54,415 ($4,535) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | $52,000 | $532 | $29,183 ($2,432) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 38 | $31,000 | $329 | $23,670 ($1,973) | $33,460 ($2,788) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 17 | $26,000 | $237 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 58 | $32,261 | $329 | $29,043 ($2,420) | $34,218 ($2,852) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 24 | $39,593 | $352 | $25,733 ($2,144) | $34,589 ($2,882) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 11 | $35,890 ($2,991) | |||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 12 | $31,000 | $307 | $33,076 ($2,756) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $69,309Full time faculty: 68%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $111,315,175 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $130,589,167 (2022)