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ACCEPTANCE RATE

96.90%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,405

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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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.

$13,000

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 StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid93%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships88%$9,011
Receiving Student Loans76%$6,709
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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
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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.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)

  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

  • Public Administration and Social Services

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