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About Alabama State University

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Alabama State University is a public university in Montgomery, AL, known for its hbcu, open access admissions, and doctoral programs. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Alabama State is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 943 students each year. Alabama State is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 828–1041, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Alabama State offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,373 per year; the sticker price of $30,438 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Alabama State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
3.00
Typical Admitted GPA
935
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 2.50 – 3.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 828 – 1041 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 16 – 20

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Alabama State University

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Application Strategy
Alabama State is one of the oldest HBCUs in the country and is deeply rooted in the civil rights history of Montgomery, so reference that legacy specifically in your application to show you understand and value what ASU represents beyond just a degree.
Financial Aid — High Impact
ASU offers named merit scholarships like the Presidential Scholarship that require a separate application, so go directly to the ASU financial aid portal and apply for every scholarship you qualify for before their internal deadlines.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Alabama State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$30k/yr$19.7k
30k-48k~$30k/yr$21.7k
48k-75k~$30k/yr$21.5k
75k-110k~$30k/yr$21.6k
110k+~$30k/yr$19.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

30%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$27k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,394
Undergrad Enrollment
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