What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Alabama State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 |
Source: alasu.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 51 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 46 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 45 |
| Psychology | 30 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 28 |
| Business Administration and Management | 26 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 |
| Social Work | 18 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Music | 18 |
| Information Science/Studies | 14 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 13 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 13 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 11 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 6 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 6 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 6 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
36% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 16% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Montgomery, AL
387,885 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (MGM)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.7 of 20
Elevation
250 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
36°F
July high
94°F
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
93 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$800 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Huntingdon College1 mi
- Faulkner University5 mi
- Auburn University at Montgomery7 mi
- Amridge University7 mi
- Tuskegee University35 mi
- Troy University44 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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