Alabama State University Montgomery Alabama

Alabama State University

Website: http://www.alasu.edu
Address: 915 S Jackson Street , Montgomery , Alabama – 36101-0271
Phone: (334) 229-4400

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type
Four or more years Public

Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Post-master’s certificate

Campus setting
Midsize City

Campus housing
Yes

Carnegie classification
Master’s Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

Athletics (football)
NCAA, Southwestern Athletic Conference

Religious affiliation
Not applicable

Calendar system
Semester

Remedial services
Yes

Academic/career counseling service
Yes

Employment services for students
Yes

Placement services for completers
Yes

On-campus daycare
Yes

Distance learning
Yes

ROTC
Yes

Study abroad
No

Weekend/evening college
Yes

ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION

Application fee
$25

STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN

Applicants
11,309
4,627
6,682

Percent admitted
42%
40%
44%

Admitted applicants who enrolled
29%
32%
27%

TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75

SAT Critical reading
340
440

SAT Math
340
420

SAT Writing
–
–

ACT Composite
14
17

ACT English
11
17

ACT Math
13
16

Secondary school GPA
Required

Secondary school record
Required

Completion of college preparatory program
Recommended

Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended

Admissions test scores
Recommended

COST

EXPENSES
AMOUNT

In-state tuition
$4,608

Out-of-state tuition
$9,216

Books and supplies
$1,000

On-campus room and board
$4,400

On-campus other expenses
$2,544

FINANCIAL AID

TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT

Financial aid
75%
–

Federal grant aid
51%
$3,885

State or local grant aid
13%
$1,469

Institutional grant aid
29%
–

Loan aid
56%
$5,005

STUDENT BODY

ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN

Enrolled
5,695
39%
61%

Estimated undergraduates enrolled
4,731

Estimated graduates enrolled
964

Undergraduates 24 years old
88%

Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
11%

GRADUATION RATE

Total
21%

Men
12%

Women
28%

Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
0%

Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
0%

Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
21%

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$4,008
$4,508
$6,460
$6,468
0.1%
Out-of-state
$8,016
$8,516
$10,068
$12,084
20.0%
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,600
60.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$3,600
$4,150
$4,400
$4,600
4.5%
Other
$2,310
$2,310
$2,544
$2,544
0.0%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$5,625
$5,625
$7,350
$7,350
0.0%
Other
$2,310
$2,310
$3,172
$3,172
0.0%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$2,820
$2,820
$3,172
$3,172
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$10,918
$11,968
$14,404
$15,212
5.6%
Off Campus
$12,943
$13,443
$17,982
$18,590
3.4%
Off Campus with Family
$7,828
$8,328
$10,632
$11,240
5.7%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$14,926
$15,976
$18,012
$20,828
15.6%
Off Campus
$16,951
$17,451
$21,590
$24,206
12.1%
Off Campus with Family
$11,836
$12,336
$14,240
$16,856
18.4%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$25
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
8,510
3,574
4,936
Percent admitted
46%
45%
47%
Percent admitted who enrolled
35%
40%
32%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
 
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
 
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
269
19%
ACT
1,138
82%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
360
440
SAT Math
360
450
ACT Composite
15
18
ACT English
13
19
ACT Math
15
17

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1966 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) – Professional Programs
3/1/2000 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
4/24/2002 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1972 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1973 –
Accredited