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Alabama State University
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Alabama State University History
Alabama State was founded as Lincoln Normal School, a university only for African Americans, in 1867. Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the school underwent a number of name changes and faced some important challenges. After many obstacles, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools finally appointed Class A status to the university in 1943.
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Alabama State University Academics
Alabama State University offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a variety of areas. There is also an associate degree in early childhood education, and a doctoral decree in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law. The University has a College of Education, a College of Business Administration, a School of Music, a School of Health Sciences, a School of Arts & Sciences, and the University College, which is home to the Honors Program, the Writing Center, and the History/Geography Center. The University also has Biomedical Research and Training Programs, which are multidisciplinary honors programs.
Undergraduate majors are offered in business, communications, various humanities and sciences, including computer sciences and several foreign languages, health, education, and visual and theatre arts. Graduate degree programs reflect the school’s history as a teacher’s college; almost all the degrees offered are Master of Education. A Master of Arts is offered in History, and a Master of Science in Accountancy and in Biology. The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
The College of Education also houses the Central Alabama Regional Inservice Center, which provides educational development and learning to teachers, principal, and superintendents in Alabama school districts.
Academics at Alabama State is dispersed among the departments of Aerospace Studies, Library & Learning Resources, Education, Business Administration, Arts & Sciences, Health Sciences, and Music.
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Alabama State University Unique Programs
Alabama State’s Health Information Management program gives students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in HIM. Graduates are adept at the management of information technology structures as related to healthcare data, knowledge of clinical medicine, computerized storage and use of clinical data, and supporting patients’ needs through effective utilization of patient information.
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Alabama State University Financial Aid
Financial aid is available in the form of merit-based scholarships, state and federal grant programs, and student loans. Students must meet certain income and academic eligibility requirements. Tuition, fees, and expenses (including room and board) for one year are roughly $9000.
Alabama State University participates in a variety of aid programs including, Federal Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Consolidation Loans, Federal SEOG, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Perkins Loans. The office of financial aid also facilitates grants, work-study, loans, and special undergraduate aid programs.
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Alabama State University Students
The campus has its own radio station, WVAS, which broadcasts at 80,000 watts. The University also houses a media center, a library with on-line electronic research tools, and the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights & African-American Culture. This center includes several prestigious collections of African-American civil rights activists, an oral history collection, and an on-line bibliography.
Alabama State is home to a variety of student organizations and clubs, including nine different fraternities and sororities, seven different business-oriented student groups, Air Force ROTC, eleven arts & sciences organizations, five counseling organizations, and groups like the NAACP and the W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program.
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Alabama State University Local Community
The city of Montgomery is the state capital of Alabama, and has a zoo and a minor-league baseball team, among other attractions.
Montgomery is the heart of the civil rights movement and is steeped in history and national significance. The Civil War had a major impact on the area, and decades later Rosa Parks’ historic stand made national headlines. Known as the “Capital City of the American South,” Montgomery is a must visit—or must live—city for anyone who appreciates history.
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Information Summary
Ranks 1439th overall and 26th in Alabama
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
63.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$11,968 |
| Admission
Success rate |
42% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
18 / 900 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
56% / 67% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
5,565 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (other field) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 433rd on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 2 | 0.36 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 15 | 2.67 |
| Violent crime | 17 | 3.03 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.92 |
| Larceny-theft | 134 | 23.89 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 0.71 |
| Property crime | 160 | 28.53 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Alabama State University?
Ranks 1910th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,008 | $4,008 | $8,016 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $167 | $167 | $334 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,608 | $4,608 | $9,216 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $192 | $192 | $384 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $11,968 | $11,968 | $15,976 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,443 | $13,443 | $17,451 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,328 | $8,328 | $12,336 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,008  $4,508 |
$4,008  $4,508 |
$8,016  $8,516 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $3,600  $4,150 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,310  $2,310 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,625  $5,625 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,820  $2,310 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,820  $2,820 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | $10 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 12,436 (7,353 male / 5,083 female) |
| Admitted | 5,172 (3,214 male / 1,958 female) |
| Admission rate | 42% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,366 (589 male / 777 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,351 (584 male / 767 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 15 (5 male / 10 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 5,565 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Alabama State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion |  |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Alabama State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1298th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 48% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 13 / 18 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 17 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 14 / 18 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1277th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 17% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 350 / 460 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 340 / 440 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 690 / 900 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,083 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $2,180 |
| Board Fee | $1,970 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Alabama State University Ranks 1799th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,116 | 704 |  59% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,535 | 53 |  4% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,395 | 119 |  10% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,846 | 720 |  60% |
| Any financial aid type | 829 |  69% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Alabama State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 12 | 15 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2,040 | 3,257 | 5,297 |
Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 18 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 6 | 9 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 1 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 90 | 115 | 205 |
Race Unknown | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Total | 2,153 | 3,412 | 5,565 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Alabama State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 443 | 552 | 995 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 2 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 451 | 563 | 1,014 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Alabama State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 34 | 54 | |
| 22 | 26 | 48 | |
| 3 | 39 | 42 | |
| 6 | 36 | 42 | |
| 3 | 37 | 40 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Alabama State University Ranks 1123rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $59,265 ($64,158 male / $55,187 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 231 (105 male / 126 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 168 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,221,569 |
Alabama State University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Alabama State University, founded 1867, is a historically black university located in Montgomery, Alabama. current head coach of ASU Jesse White, former Illinois Secretary of State Dr. Yvonne Kennedy, President of Bishop State Community College Rosa Parks, Civil Rights Pioneer Tangy Miller, actress with the WB’s “Felicity” Darryl Lassiter, Producer and Director Dr. Fred Shuttlesworth, Clergy, Civil Rights Legend Fred Gray, Famed attorney who represented Rosa Parks during the Montgomery Bus Boycott Erskine Hawkins, Musician Notable Faculty: Dr. Ralph J. Bryson, English Professor and Grand Historian of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Dr. Tonea Stewart, Actress, Playwright, and Dean of Performing Arts Chief Art Baylor, First Black Police Chief of Montgomery, Alabama Dr. Alvin Holmes, Famous Alabama Legislator.
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2 months ago
Deloise snowdend ((at)) mich dot gov
I am an alumni of ASU from the class of 1987. I loved every year at the university. ASU has great professors and offer a large variety of degrees. I am always meeting people who either has graduated or someone in their family is in college at ASU! I am a walking poster and encourager for anyone who is planning on attending college to consider and choose Alabama State University!
3 months ago
AudreyD.Finch audreydfinch ((at)) gmail dot com
I am a 1979 and 1991 graduate of ASU. I am so proud of the growth of my university. ASU is the place to be. We have a rich heritage of excellence. I would encourage anyone who is looking for a great university to consider Alabama State University. When we teach the world take note. Go Hornets.
7 months ago
Jacob sweetnenjoi ((at)) yahoo dot com
Great University..... I am blessed to be an Alum of Alabama State University.
over 2 years ago
Lisabeth Martinez lmartinez_4826 ((at)) stu dot southtexascollege dot edu
on the section titled Graduation Statistics there are too many N/A information that i would have benefited from on a research. Its information that should not be kept and should be shown to the world on the web page. Thank you.