Alabama State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. 72% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Alabama State University is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama with approximately 3,322 undergraduate students enrolled. Alabama State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,889 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $30,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Alabama State University is a public historically Black university (HBCU) in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1867 during the Reconstruction era, it was one of about 180 "normal schools" established by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. It was one of 23 established to train African Americans to teach in segregated schools. ASU is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $13,889 per year and a 96% acceptance rate, this HBCU in Montgomery offers an accessible entry point with real cultural and historical value — but the 30% graduation rate and a freshman retention rate of just 60% signal that a majority of students who start here don't finish. Median earnings of $30,600 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about borrowing, even though the debt levels are relatively reasonable. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, a support system, and a specific reason to be here — but it demands intentionality.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,322 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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