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Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL·Public·3,322 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

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.

96%
Accept
3,322
Students
$13,889
Net Price
30%
Grad Rate
$30,600
Earnings
10 yr
$17,500
Debt

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.

Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing17%
Biological Sciences12%
Visual & Performing Arts9%
Health Professions8%
Education7%
Computer Science6%
Communications5%
Psychology4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite977
Reading 75th %ile538
Math 75th %ile531

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite18

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$11,248
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,576
Avg Net Price
$13,889
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants72%
Median debt at graduation$17,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
30%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
60%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$17,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$17,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.7x

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

White2%
Black91%
Hispanic/Latino1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,322 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Alabama State University

915 S Jackson Street

Montgomery, AL 36104-0271

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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