Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1867Midsize cityHBCUSEVP certified

About

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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$19,576
Estimated total for international students: US$31,983
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$11,248
Total cost for in-state students: US$23,655

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 3,477
Graduate students: 560
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 98%
SAT: Reading and writing 399–505 · Maths 350–462
ACT: 15–20

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 31%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$40,585

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (55)

Bachelor's degrees30 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees16 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignHistoryMathematicsPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Educational Administration and SupervisionMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduate certificates5 subjects

Education, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsStudent Counseling and Personnel Services

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.