ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Alabama State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Montgomery, AL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

915 S Jackson St
Montgomery, AL 36101-0271
Main Phone: (334) 229-4400
Web Site: www.alasu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,221 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.6% of students attend full-time, while 1.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 571 male students and 709 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.6% of the student body, while females made up 55.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (91)%.

Alabama State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 69.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 340. One quarter of students scored at least 460.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 340 or higher. One fourth of students scored 460 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Services Vocational

Child Care

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Facility Management

Life Sciences

Biology

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Alabama State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Alabama State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Alabama State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southwestern Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 9,594
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,524
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,498

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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