Alabama State University: Review & Facts

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Alabama State University is a medium four-year, public school with 3,830 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1867 and is one of the 7 colleges located in Montgomery, Alabama.

Alabama State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At Alabama State University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
47
Alabama State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Criminal Justice, Medical, Education, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Alabama State University is relatively low at 60% (below Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Alabama State University is low: 35%.

Student to faculty ratio at Alabama State University is pretty decent, 14:1. Learn more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, around $16,700 a year. The additional fees at Alabama State University beyond tuition are about $2,800, which makes it a total of $19,500 annually.

Read the details about Alabama State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
97%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 6,731 applications were submitted and 6,502 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Alabama State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,500
Low
Alabama State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Alabama State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Alabama State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,100 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - roughly $3,500 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Alabama State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Alabama State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Alabama State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Alabama State University
915 S Jackson Street
Montgomery, Alabama
36104-0271, USA
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