Alabama State University

www.alasu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $8,328
    2024 Average Net Price
    $13,138
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.0872%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    97.6%
    7,229 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,081
    88.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    30.3%
    311 Graduates

    About

    Alabama State University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Alabama State University were General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees awarded), Accounting (24 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (17 degrees).

    In 2024, 667 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alabama State University. 69.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (578 degrees), 13.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Alabama State University is $8,328, which is $−23,592 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Alabama State University was 0.0872%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,147 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Alabama State University is $8,328, which is $23,592 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,138.

    In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Alabama State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $8,328
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Alabama State University was $8,328. The cost of tuition at Alabama State University is $−23,592 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $13,138
    2024 Value
    2.71%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Alabama State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,138. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Alabama State University grew by 2.71%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $7,505
    Room and Board
    $1,600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Alabama State University was of $7,505 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.3% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    96%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    96% of undergraduate students at Alabama State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    0.0872%
    2022 Default Rate
    1
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Alabama State University was 0.0872%, which represents 1 out of the 1147 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Admissions

    Alabama State University received 7,229 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 35.2% annual growth. Out of those 7,229 applicants, 7,052 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.6% acceptance rate.

    There were 4,081 students enrolled at Alabama State University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Alabama State University has an overall enrollment yield of 15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    97.6%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    7,052
    Accepted Out of 7,229

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alabama State University was 97.6% (7,052 admissions from 7,229 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 95.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 35.2%, while admissions grew by 37.9%.

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    SAT Scores

    1%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    11
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    1% of enrolled first-time students at Alabama State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Alabama State University had a total enrollment of 4,081 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Alabama State University is 3,627 students and the part-time enrollment is 454. This means that 88.9% of students enrolled at Alabama State University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Alabama State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.9% Black or African American, 3.5% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.319% Asian, 0.147% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0245% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Alabama State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (31.1%) and White Male (1.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.4%) and White Female (15%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    88.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Alabama State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,081 students. The full-time enrollment at Alabama State University is 3,627 and the part-time enrollment is 454. This means that 88.9% of students enrolled at Alabama State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    70%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alabama State University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Alabama State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      3,464 enrolled students
    2. White
      143 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      53 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Alabama State University is 84.9% Black or African American, 3.5% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.319% Asian, 0.147% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0245% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 247 students (6.05%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 261 more women than men received degrees from Alabama State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alabama State University is black or african american (578 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Alabama State University is General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (24 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (17 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alabama State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (62 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (41 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (46 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alabama State University are Physicians (442,511 people), Other managers (305,739 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (220,785 people), Social workers, all other (189,926 people), and Postsecondary teachers (188,132 people).

    The most specialized majors at Alabama State University in 2024 are Protective Services (62 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (41 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (46 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Biology (57 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alabama State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

    The most specialized majors at Alabama State University are Protective Services (62 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (41 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (46 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Biology (57 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alabama State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (692,294 people), Elementary & secondary schools (582,922 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (491,934 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (395,342 people), and Offices of physicians (228,488 people).

    The most specialized majors at Alabama State University are Protective Services (62 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (41 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (46 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Biology (57 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alabama State University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Biological Sciences
      51 degrees awarded
    2. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
      46 degrees awarded
    3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      45 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Alabama State University was General Biological Sciences with 51 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    203
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    464
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama State University, which is 0.438 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (464).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.723 times less than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.38 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    14%
    100% Completion Time
    28%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 14% of students graduating from Alabama State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      578 degrees awarded
    2. White
      42 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      10 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Alabama State University is black or african american (578 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (42 degrees).

    0.9% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      554 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      540 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      493 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alabama State University is black or african american female (554 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (540 degrees).

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    Operations

    Alabama State University has an endowment valued at nearly $135M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.3M (5.4%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, Alabama State University had a total salary expenditure of 184M. Alabama State University employs 64 Assistant professors, 56 Associate professors and 55 Professors. Most academics at Alabama State University are Male Assistant professor (34), Male Associate professor (31), and Female Assistant professor (30).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alabama State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 114 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 99 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees.

    Endowment

    $135M
    2024 Endowment
    14%
    growth from 2023

    Alabama State University has an endowment valued at about $135M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Alabama State University grew 14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $117M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $79.2M
    2024 Salaries
    8.43%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Alabama State University paid a median of $79.2M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($184M) and a 8.43% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 27.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $17.1M
    Instructional Salaries
    210
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Alabama State University paid a total of $17.1M to 210 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alabama State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 114 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 99 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 96 employees.

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