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Montgomery, Alabama is home to Alabama State. Montgomery is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Alabama State go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 51% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 330. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 310 and 440. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Alabama State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 5,469 enrolled students (as of 2005). Alabama State has a large minority student population.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Alabama State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Alabama State University is a regional comprehensive, historically black, state-supported university. In carrying out its mission, the university serves the city of Montgomery, the state, the nation and the global community. Its major commitments are quality programs of undergraduate and graduate instruction, residential life, continuing education, public service, and research provided at the most reasonable cost to individual students and taypayers. The university will continue to strengthen its academic programs in education, business and the liberal arts while giving even greater emphasis to the science programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The science emphasis is in recognition of the gross under presentation of minority professionals in this broad and important field throughout the nation. The unversity will also expand further its public service programs through strengthening programs of service of local and state political leaders and providing them with research-based guidance on policy and program approaches and initiatives for addressing community problems. The university aims to develop and pursue these programs in a manner to ensure that eligible students who desire to develop and expand their scholastic skills for personal, occupationa, or professional growth have the opportunity to do so, regardless of social economic status. Respect for the intellectual potential and dignity of students as individual human beings, without regard to age, sex, race, color, cultural background, national origin, or disability, shall be paramount."
More complete details are provided below.
Alabama State University
915 S Jackson Street
Montgomery, AL 36101-0271
General Phone: (334) 229-4400
Admissions Phone: (334) 229-4291
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 229-4323
http://www.alasu.edu
Alabama State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 405 | secondary teaching, teacher ed, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, educational administration, school counseling, special ed, instructional media design, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 74 | information science, computer science |
| Business And Management | 74 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing |
| Family And Social Work | 62 | social work, social service professions, community organization |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 42 | communication studies |
| Science | 39 | biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, marine biology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | political science, history, sociology, English |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapy, parks and recreation management |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical records admin |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Alabama State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 520 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 284 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 3 |
Alabama State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Alabama State had a total enrollment of 5,469 students (4,689 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 53% |
| State unknown | 32% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| California | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Alabama State offers campus housing for 2,249 of its 4,689 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,827 | 4,476 | 51% | 1,163 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 330 | 440 |
| SAT Math | 310 | 440 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 13 | 16 |
| ACT Composite | 13 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 19% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 68% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 229-4291
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,008 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,016 |
| Room and board | $ 3,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,180 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,310 |
Financial Aid:
Alabama State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 100500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 229-4323
Alabama State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $45,111 | 4 | $53,788 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $67,975 | 13 | $62,705 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $54,755 | 32 | $52,041 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $47,617 | 34 | $45,355 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $37,572 | 36 | $37,732 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $53,654 | 115 | $46,791 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 133 | 80 | 213 |
| Football | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Track | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 43 | 54 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alabama State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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