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Alabama State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Montgomery, AL🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

This public university in Montgomery, Alabama enrolls about 3,800 students and has a 97.6% acceptance rate. It's a very accessible option for most applicants. The school's strongest academic areas are Criminal Justice, Business & Marketing, and Biology. However, the 30% six-year graduation rate and median earnings of $34,502 ten years after entry are notably low compared to many universities.

Acceptance rate
97.6%
Enrollment
3,828
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
30%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
749 – 967
ACT (composite)
15 – 20
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$19,711
family income
$30–48k
$21,682
family income
$48–75k
$21,508
family income
$75–110k
$21,608
family income
$110k+
$19,031
family income
71% receive Pell grants
74% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Alabama State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Criminal Justice
12.3%
Business & Marketing
11.9%
Biology
10.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
10.4%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
9.8%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$34,502
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,453
Completion
30%
Retention
70%
Median debt
$31,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Alabama State University?

Alabama State University has an acceptance rate of 97.6%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Alabama State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 749 and 967 on the SAT. The ACT range is 15–20.

How much does Alabama State University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $19,711 per year, rising to $19,031 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Alabama State University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.