Alabama State University Alabama

HBCU in Montgomery, Alabama serving 3,870 students with open admissions and low in-state tuition of $8,328.

College statistics

Address:
915 S Jackson Street
Montgomery, AL
36104
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.alasu.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$8,328
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,656
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$16,144
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$24,472
Room and Board:
$7,816
Total Student Enrollment:
3,870
Acceptance Rate:
95.6%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
538
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
531
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
20
Endowment (End of Year):
$202,618,440
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Alabama State University is a historically Black public university in Montgomery, Alabama, with a mission rooted in serving African American students and communities. The institution enrolls 3,870 students and maintains accessible admissions with a 95.6% acceptance rate. ASU's academic focus spans arts and sciences with Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services as the primary undergraduate major.

In-state tuition is $8,328 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $16,656. Total cost of attendance runs $16,144 for in-state students and $24,472 for out-of-state students, including room and board of $7,816. The university's endowment stands at $202.6 million, providing resources for student support and institutional operations.

ASU's 75th percentile test scores are modest—SAT Reading at 538 and SAT Math at 531—reflecting the student population it serves. The university is classified as a Research College and University with an Economic Mobility Index of Higher Access, Medium Earnings, making it a strong choice for first-generation and low-to-moderate-income students seeking a degree from an institution with deep roots in Black higher education. Visit www.alasu.edu/ for more information.