C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Alabama State is a public, historically black university. It was founded as a Normal school in 1867, joined the state university system in 1887 and gained university status in 1969. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, and Education and the School of Music. Its 114-acre campus is located near downtown Montgomery. Web Site www.alasu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 4,727 Women 2,940 (62.2%) Men 1,787 (37.8%) Graduate Students 591 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Minimally difficult 46% of 9,053 applicants were admitted No No July 31 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.80 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 430 average 370-470 range of middle 50% 430 average 380-470 range of middle 50% 17 average 15-19 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $21,482 Out-of-state: $29,810 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,068 Out-of-state: $19,396 Room and Board $5,422 Average Percent of Need Met 79% Average Freshman Award $15,869 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $32,487
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required CAMPUS LIFE Montgomery Population 205,293 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are not guaranteed housing 76% of freshmen, 33% of all students NCAA Division I Hornets 27% of women participate 13% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 62.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years.6% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 79% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3% Asian 94.9% Black/African-American 1.1% Hispanic/Latino 1.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 1.4% White 1.0% Unknown 1.6% from 26 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 10 Science Foreign Language 10 Social Studies 10 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required July 31 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Essay component recommended Writing component recommended SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 915 South Jackson Street City, State, Zip Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 Phone (334) 229-4291 Fax (334) 229-4984 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@alasu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline July 31 Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Not accepted Not accepted Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Required Recommended for all freshmen Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 46% of 9,053 applicants were admitted 47% of 6,045 applicants were admitted 44% of 3,008 applicants were admitted 1,996 (48%) of 4,155 admitted students enrolled 1,232 (43%) of 2,844 admitted students enrolled 764 (58%) of 1,311 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 4% Score of 500-600 13% Score of 400-500 43% Score of 300-400 34% Score of 200-300 6% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 3% Score of 500-600 10% Score of 400-500 54% Score of 300-400 30% Score of 200-300 3% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 430 average 370-470 range of middle 50% 430 average 380-470 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 2.80 3.75 and Above 5% 3.50-3.74 7% 3.25-3.49 11% 3.00-3.24 19% 2.50-2.99 31% 2.00-2.49 22% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 8% Score of 18-23 38% Score of 12-17 54% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 17 average 15-19 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 9% Top quarter: 9% Top half: 41% Bottom half: 59% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $21,482 Out-of-state: $29,810 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,068 Out-of-state: $19,396 Room and Board $5,422 Books and Supplies $1,600 Other Expenses $3,392 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL finaid@alasu.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline April 1 Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning May 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001005 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 79% Average Award $15,869 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 929 (81.3%) of freshmen 922 (99.2%) of applicants 864 (93.7%) of applicants with financial need 292 (33.8%) of aid recipients Received by 733 (84.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,327 Received by 696 (80.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,661 Received by 335 (38.8%) of aid recipients 25 (2.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,789 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 81% Average Award $19,409 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 4,206 (89.6%) of undergraduates 4,095 (97.4%) of applicants 4,051 (98.9%) of applicants with financial need 1,975 (48.8%) of aid recipients Received by 3,496 (86.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,114 Received by 3,445 (85.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,285 Received by 2,056 (50.8%) of aid recipients 88 (1.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,833
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 85% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $32,487 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Music, Theater/Drama Leadership Members of Minorities
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,896
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art/Art Studies, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Chemistry, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Education, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Finance, General Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator History, General Information Science/Studies Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Occupational Therapy/Therapist Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Education, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Health professions and related sciences None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 511,555 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 541 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Accountancy, Master of Rehabilitation Counseling, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Accounting Allied Health--General Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Counselor Education Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Educational Policy Elementary Education English Education Forensic Sciences Health Education Mathematics Mathematics Education Music Education Occupational Therapy Physical Education Reading Education Rehabilitation Counseling Rehabilitation Sciences Science Education Secondary Education Social Sciences Education Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctoral Programs of Study Allied Health--General Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Counselor Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Educational Policy Physical Therapy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Montgomery Population 205,293 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 172 acres Temperature 35.8 average low in January, 89.4 average high in September Rain 108 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 7 mile(s) from campus in Montgomery 5 mile(s) from campus in Montgomery 92 mile(s) from campus in Birmingham HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 67% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, disabled student housing 76% of freshmen, 33% of all students Freshmen are not guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Not available self-defense education, well-lit campus PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Hornets Black and old gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Bowling x x Cheerleading x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Soccer x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook 27% of women participate 13% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 4,727 Women 2,940 (62.2%) Men 1,787 (37.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 4,368 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 591 Yes 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3% Asian 94.9% Black/African-American 1.1% Hispanic/Latino 1.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 1.4% White 1.0% Unknown 1.6% from 26 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 62.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years.6% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 13.7% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 26.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 79% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued $25,000 per year COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018