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Montgomery, AL · Athens, AL
| Alabama State University | Athens State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,435/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,711/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $31,000 | $18,051 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,682/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,508/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,608/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,031/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $329/mo | $191/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,816/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $7,816/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | No data reported |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,392/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,586/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,248/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,576/yr | No data reported |
| Students with Pell Grants | 71% | 43% |
| Students taking federal loans | 74% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 749–967 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 976 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–20 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 14–22 · Math 15–19 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 5,346 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 5,113 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 951 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 9% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 33% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Required | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Required | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 30% | No data reported |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $34,502/yr | $50,273/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $18,132–$51,026 | $33,492–$70,554 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 30% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 27% | No data reported |
| Black students graduating | 31% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 36% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $27,453/yr | $46,266/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 49% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 15% | No data reported |
| Pell students who graduate | 28% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 30% | 60% |
| Low-income students who finish | 30% | 54% |
| Students who transfer out | 35% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $32,520/yr | $48,014/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Education 28% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | Education — 28% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions — $88,667/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $78,435/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 5.8% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,477 | 2,446 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 560 | 451 |
| Average professor pay | $8,153/mo | $9,666/mo |
| Full-time professors | 65% | 51% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $22,080 | $29,646 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Athens, AL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1867 | 1822 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Men | 37% | 27% |
| Women | 63% | 73% |
| White students | 1.8% | 74% |
| Black students | 86% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Asian students | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 6.6% | 2.2% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 48% |
| Part-time students | 6.7% | 54% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.9% | 56% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,723/yr | $9,527/yr |
| Endowment | $135.2M | $7.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,079 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,500/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,190/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 14 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 285 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $17.9M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $17.9M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $122,299 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.