Alabama State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2820 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #799 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #733 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #2 of 5 | In Montgomery |
| #2121 of 3,499 | For Virology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 3,322
- Graduates
- 548
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.alasu.edu
Alabama State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Alabama State University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 94% | 96% |
| Applicants | 5,346 | 1,810 | 3,490 |
| Admissions | 5,113 | 1,707 | 3,362 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 909 | 341 | 560 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 42 | 12 | 29 |
2,675 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
504 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
88 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 865
or below
75% of them
had 1069
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alabama State University are 865-1069 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
312 or 33%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Alabama State University are 16-20 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 3429 (89%) |
|---|---|
| White | 167 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 87 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 73 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 43 (1%) |
| Asian | 14 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,971
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,328 | $7,416 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,328 | $7,416 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,656 | $14,832 |
| Fee in-district | $2,920 | $2,920 |
| Fee in-state | $2,920 | $2,920 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,920 | $2,920 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,079 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,690 |
| Room charge | $3,500 |
| Meal charge | $4,190 |
Alabama State University majors
Alabama State University has granted 475 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 100 master's across 15 programs, and 26 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alabama State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 57 | 1 | |
| Accounting | 28 | 13 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 41 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | ||
| Social Work | 28 | 5 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 31 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 24 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 22 | ||
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 17 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 17 | ||
| Music, General | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | ||
| Dance, General | 13 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 12 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 8 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 8 | ||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 7 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 7 | ||
| Orthotist & Prosthetist | 7 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | 1 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | 1 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Forensic Chemistry | 4 | ||
| History, General | 2 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 4 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 1 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 475 | 100 | 26 |
Alabama State University has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 24% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alabama State University has published 1,771 scientific papers with 31,083 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Genetics, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 14 | 113 |
| 1993 | 14 | 112 |
| 1994 | 7 | 96 |
| 1995 | 10 | 152 |
| 1996 | 19 | 143 |
| 1997 | 10 | 105 |
| 1998 | 10 | 112 |
| 1999 | 10 | 135 |
| 2000 | 14 | 159 |
| 2001 | 16 | 167 |
| 2002 | 16 | 205 |
| 2003 | 24 | 213 |
| 2004 | 30 | 246 |
| 2005 | 29 | 348 |
| 2006 | 17 | 430 |
| 2007 | 20 | 379 |
| 2008 | 23 | 493 |
| 2009 | 73 | 568 |
| 2010 | 37 | 603 |
| 2011 | 55 | 695 |
| 2012 | 57 | 720 |
| 2013 | 62 | 1096 |
| 2014 | 62 | 1063 |
| 2015 | 61 | 1122 |
| 2016 | 73 | 1237 |
| 2017 | 91 | 1345 |
| 2018 | 80 | 1650 |
| 2019 | 72 | 1716 |
| 2020 | 89 | 2543 |
| 2021 | 109 | 2785 |
| 2022 | 108 | 2847 |
| 2023 | 117 | 3146 |
| 2024 | 104 | 3077 |
Alabama State University alumni
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Rosa Parks
- Occupations
- public figurepolitical activistcivil rights advocateautobiographerhuman rights activist
- Biography
-
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. The United States Congress has honored her as "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement".
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Lil Yachty
- Occupations
- rapperactorrecord producersingersongwriter
- Biography
-
Miles Parks McCollum, known professionally as Lil Yachty, is an American rapper. He first gained recognition in August 2015 for his viral hit "One Night", the lead single from his debut extended play (EP), Summer Songs. He released his debut mixtape Lil Boat in March 2016, and signed a joint venture record deal with Motown, Capitol Records, and Quality Control Music in June of that year.
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2 Chainz
- Occupations
- basketball playersongwriterrappercollector
- Biography
-
Tauheed K. Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz (formerly Tity Boi), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip-hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside hometown rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers. The duo signed with fellow Georgia-based rapper Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace label and became best known for their 2007 debut single "Duffle Bag Boy" (featuring Lil Wayne).
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Tarana Burke
- Occupations
- celebritymilitantfeministteacher
- Biography
-
Tarana Burke is an American activist from New York City, who started the MeToo movement. In 2006, Burke began using MeToo to help other women with similar experiences to stand up for themselves. Over a decade later, in 2017, #MeToo became a viral hashtag when Alyssa Milano and other women began using it to tweet about the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases. The phrase and hashtag quickly developed into a broad-based, and eventually international movement.
General info
| Alternative names | ASU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Opportunity is Here |
| Colors | black, old gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 814 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 915 S Jackson Street Montgomery, Alabama, 36104-0271 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 201,000 |
| Phone | 3342294100 |