Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001005
- Phone: (256) 824-6120
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
96.90%FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
10FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,405Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Alabama State University
301 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, AL
About
Alabama State University, located in Montgomery, Alabama, was founded in 1856 when it was known as the Lincoln Normal School, established by nine former slaves after the Civil War to provide education to recently freed black residents of Alabama. By 1887 the school was moved to Montgomery, but was forced to change its name to the Normal School for Colored Students. Over the course of the schools history, it became a junior college, teaching college, a state college and finally in 1969 became known as Alabama State University. Over the years the school has upgraded and added many facilities to allow for the teaching of new programs and the ability to handle increased enrollment. The school is dedicated to providing students an excellent education and quality services, allowing for a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Academics
Alabama State University offers students a variety of programs to choose from in order to meet their academic and career goals. These programs take approximately four years to complete and result in a bachelor's degree. Minor degrees are also available, allowing students to pursue a secondary area of interest or augment their major. The school also has a number of master degree programs that must be applied for separately and have requirements that include having earned an undergraduate degree.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Alabama State University must complete the application for admission, as well as submit transcripts and standardized test scores. Admission requirements regarding GPA scale inversely with ACT or SAT test scores, with a higher GPA requiring a lower test scores and vice versa. Once submitted, student applications will be reviewed, and when decision is rendered notified of their admission.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of financial assistance will provide their financial information through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which in turn will produce a student aid report (SAR) which will be used to determine a student's financial need, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students may be required to submit additional information to ensure that the SAR is true and accurate. Students must reapply for aid at the start of every school year.
Athletics
The Alabama State University Hornets participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) through the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Athletic programs provide a forum for healthy competition, and encourage students to develop skills such as discipline, teamwork and good health habits which are applicable to one's daily professional and personal life. Students also experience the camaraderie associated with working with others toward a single goal, and the successes and failures in pursuit of those goals.
Athletic programs at ASU:
- Baseball (Men Only)
- Basketball
- Bowling (Women Only)
- Cross Country
- Football (Men Only)
- Golf
- Indoor/Outdoor Track
- Soccer (Women Only)
- Softball (Women Only)
- Tennis
- Volleyball (Women Only)
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Alabama State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Alabama State University has a total student population of about 4,400, with undergraduate students making up about 88% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,000. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $25 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- In-State Tuition: $8,300-$10,000
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $17,000-$19,990
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $350-$420 per unit
- Out-of-State: $690-$830 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 93% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $9,011 |
Receiving Student Loans | 76% | $6,709 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Alabama State University may provide services to students like:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Music Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Alabama State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Football (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Alabama State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Microbiology (D)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Physical Education (B)
- Secondary Education (B, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D, M)
- Special Education (B, M)
- Guidance Counselor (C, M)
- Education (C)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
- Forensic Science (M)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Alabama State University.
- Auburn University - Montgomery in Athens, AL (7 miles away)
- Troy University in Montgomery, AL (44 miles away)
- Columbus State University in Columbus, GA (80 miles away)
- University of Montevallo in Mobile, AL (82 miles away)
- Jacksonville State University in Deatsville, AL (105 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001005
- Phone: (256) 824-6120
- School Homepage