Alabama State University
PublicMontgomery, AL
Alabama State University is a public mid-sized school in Montgomery, AL, enrolling about 3,477 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 98% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Accounting and Related Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $63,070/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $8,328 more per year in tuition and fees (1.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Alabama State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Alabama State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Alabama State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alabama State University's acceptance rate?
Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL admits approximately 98% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Alabama State University?
Admitted students at Alabama State University typically score between 749–967 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Alabama State University?
Admitted students at Alabama State University typically score between 15–20 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Alabama State University cost?
Alabama State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,586 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Alabama State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Alabama State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Alabama State University?
For 2024-25, Alabama State University's published tuition and required fees were $19,576 for out-of-state students and $11,248 for in-state students -- $8,328 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Alabama State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Alabama State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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