Montgomery, Alabama · Public ·City

Alabama State University

Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 89% value

97.6% Acceptance $20,435 Avg net price 30.3% Graduate $34,502 Median earnings 3,477 Students

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At a glance

Basics

Type: Public
Setting: City
Enrollment: 3,477 students
Women / Men: 63.5% / 36.5%

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 97.6%
SAT (mid 50%): 749–967
ACT (mid 50%): 15–20

Cost

Avg net price: $20,435
Sticker price: $23,586
Tuition (in-state): $11,248
Tuition (out-of-state): $19,576

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 30.3%
Retention rate: 69.8%
Median earnings (10y): $34,502
Median debt: $31,000 (~$336/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants: 71.3%
Take federal loans: 74.2%

All majors at Alabama State University

37 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major	Program signal
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	12.5%
Biology, General	10.2%
Criminal Justice and Corrections	7.5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	7.4%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	6.9%
Accounting and Related Services	6.1%
Social Work	4.8%
Communication and Media Studies	4.6%
Business Administration, Management and Operations	4.5%
Psychology, General	4.0%
Information Science/Studies	3.7%
Security Science and Technology	2.7%
Music	2.4%
Marketing	2.4%
Computer Science	2.1%
Political Science and Government	2.1%
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	1.9%
English Language and Literature, General	1.9%
Finance and Financial Management Services	1.6%
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management	1.1%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	1.0%
Health and Medical Administrative Services	1.0%
History	1.0%
Educational Administration and Supervision	0.8%
Special Education and Teaching	0.8%
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	0.8%
Fine and Studio Arts	0.8%
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other	0.6%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	0.5%
Mathematics	0.5%
Chemistry	0.5%
Dance	0.5%
Education, General	0.3%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	0.3%
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology	0.2%
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology	0.2%
Educational/Instructional Media Design	Listed

Cost & ROI

Is Alabama State University worth it?

Pay $20,435/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $34,502 ten years out — about 1.7× the annual cost. Value grade: D.

Avg net price: $20,435/yr
Median earnings: $34,502/yr (10y out)
Median debt: $31,000~$336/mo
4-year est. cost: $81,740net of aid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Alabama State University's acceptance rate?

Alabama State University admits 97.6% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 749–967 range on the SAT.

How much does Alabama State University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,435. The sticker price before any aid is $23,586, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $81,740.

How much debt do Alabama State University graduates have?

Graduates leave Alabama State University with a median federal student loan balance of $31,000, which works out to about $336 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 74.2% of students take federal loans.

Is Alabama State University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Alabama State University graduates earn a median of $34,502 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 1.7× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Alabama State University a value grade of D.

What SAT score do you need for Alabama State University?

Admitted students score 749–967 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Alabama State University?

30.3% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Alabama State University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 69.8%.

What are the most popular majors at Alabama State University?

37 programs are listed in federal data; 36 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Alabama State University is Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (12.5%), followed by Biology, General (10.2%).

What percent of Alabama State University students receive financial aid?

71.3% of Alabama State University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 74.2% take federal student loans.

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