by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Alabama State University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
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Alabama State University was awarded 1 badge in the 2026 rankings.
Alabama State is ranked #2,700 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, Alabama State holds the #47 spot on the Best Colleges in Alabama ranking.
With an acceptance rate of 98%, Alabama State University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 1% of students accepted to Alabama State submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 399 and 505. Math scores were between 350 and 462.
Alabama State received ACT scores from 34% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 15 and 20.
The student to faculty ratio at Alabama State University is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Alabama State University is 66%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Alabama State University this rate is 60%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate is the percent of first-time, full-time students who get their bachelor’s degree within four years. At Alabama State this rate is 30%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Alabama State University.
In the current academic year, there are 3,322 undergraduates at Alabama State.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Alabama State University.
The average net price of Alabama State is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Alabama State
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13,512 | $14,047 | $15,155 | $15,771 | $11,863 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Alabama State, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Alabama State, approximately 74% of students took out student loans averaging $8,212 a year. That adds up to $32,848 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 13.2%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Alabama State University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Alabama State University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $34,502 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 30% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Alabama State University make the most money.
Alabama State University is an public institution situated in Montgomery, Alabama. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Alabama State University.
Contact information for Alabama State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 915 S Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104-0271 |
| Phone: | 3342294100 |
| Website: | www.alasu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pages/Alabama-State/149537805116515?sk=wall |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/ASUHornetNation |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 18 majors graduated from Alabama State University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 667 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 81 | $34,683 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 80 | $39,843 |
| General Biology | 54 | $23,957 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 46 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 45 | $27,832 |
| Accounting | 37 | $35,858 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34 | $39,183 |
| Social Work | 33 | $29,733 |
| General Psychology | 30 | $26,083 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
3,108 students took at least one online class at Alabama State University.
Learn more about online learning at Alabama State University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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