At a glance
Average net price
$20,435
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
30.3%
Admission rate
98%
Undergrad size
3,477
In-state tuition
$11,248
Out-of-state tuition
$19,576
Cost of attendance
$23,586
Median earnings (10y)
$34,502
Admissions
- SAT average
- 976
- ACT midpoint
- 18
- Retention
- 69.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (26%), social sciences (21%), stem (19%).
- STEM19%
- Health9%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services14%
- ~429 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business11.9%~414 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.8%~377 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~363 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~340 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~303 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education7.4%~259 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.4%~222 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication5.1%~178 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.0%~140 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~133 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences3.0%~104 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering1.3%~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.9%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 117 | $23,957 | $31,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 83 | $27,832 | $32,261 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 77 | $53,905 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 55 | $24,687 | $32,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 51 | $34,683 | $32,125 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 49 | $25,751 | $39,593 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 49 | $25,279 | $33,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 47 | $35,858 | $30,750 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | $26,083 | $31,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 45 | $33,951 | $34,750 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 44 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 40 | $29,449 | $31,993 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 25 | $47,635 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 18 | $29,906 | $52,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 17 | $11,817 | $31,000 |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 16 | $16,659 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 14 | $34,511 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 9 | $30,012 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | — | $77,554 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Alabama State University
Alabama State University is a mid-sized institution located in Montgomery, Alabama, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,477 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Homeland security & law enforcement, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Alabama State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,435 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,248 for in-state students and $19,576 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $23,586 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 30.3%, a average completion outcome. 69.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $34,502 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Alabama State University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Homeland security & law enforcement, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (26% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 976. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 18.
Location & campus
Set in Montgomery, Alabama (city), Alabama State University draws students from across Alabama and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Alabama State University
Q.How much does Alabama State University cost?
The average net price at Alabama State University is $20,435 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $23,586.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Alabama State University?
Alabama State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 30.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Alabama State University?
Alabama State University admits 98% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Alabama State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Alabama State University graduate earns $34,502 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Alabama State University?
Published tuition is $11,248 in-state and $19,576 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Alabama State University located?
Alabama State University is located in Montgomery, Alabama (ZIP 36104).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Alabama State University at their official website.