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Montgomery, AL · Montgomery, AL
| Alabama State University | Auburn University at Montgomery | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,435/yr | $13,224/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,711/yr | $11,706/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $31,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,682/yr | $12,309/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,508/yr | $13,202/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,608/yr | $17,387/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,031/yr | $16,117/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $329/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,816/yr | $7,368/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $7,816/yr | $12,762/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,392/yr | $4,545/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,586/yr | $21,353/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,248/yr | $9,700/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,576/yr | $20,668/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 71% | 42% |
| Students taking federal loans | 74% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | 92% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 749–967 | 1036–1203 |
| SAT average | 976 | 1093 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–20 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 14–22 · Math 15–19 | English 17–24 · Math 16–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,346 | 2,213 |
| Students accepted | 5,113 | 2,050 |
| Students who enrolled | 951 | 413 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 9% | 3% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 33% | 57% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 30% | 33% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $34,502/yr | $44,391/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $18,132–$51,026 | $26,860–$63,615 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 30% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 27% | 36% |
| Black students graduating | 31% | 30% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 36% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $27,453/yr | $38,216/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 49% | 62% |
| Graduate on time | 15% | 22% |
| Pell students who graduate | 28% | 30% |
| First-gen students who finish | 30% | 31% |
| Low-income students who finish | 30% | 25% |
| Students who transfer out | 35% | 32% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $32,520/yr | $42,659/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% | Health Professions 20% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees | Health Professions — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions — $88,667/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $69,625/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,477 | 2,542 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 560 | 1,892 |
| Average professor pay | $8,153/mo | $8,974/mo |
| Full-time professors | 65% | 76% |
| 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 | $29,672 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Montgomery, AL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1867 | 1967 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Men | 37% | 34% |
| Women | 63% | 66% |
| White students | 1.8% | 41% |
| Black students | 86% | 42% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Asian students | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Other / not reported | 6.6% | 2.2% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 6.7% | 20% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.9% | 20% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,723/yr | $7,192/yr |
| Endowment | $135.2M | $68.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,079 | 1,200 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,500/yr | $4,680/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,190/yr | $2,688/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 285 | 204 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.5M | $2.9M |
| Athletics budget | $17.9M | $6.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $17.9M | $6.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $122,299 | $27,225 |
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.