Avg Earnings (5yr)
$27,453
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
29%
Annual Tuition
$11,248
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Alabama State University earn a median of $34,502 ten years after entry — 36% below the national median. Acceptance rate 95.6%, average SAT score 976, in-state tuition $11,248.
At a Glance
Total Students
3,322
Retention Rate
61%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
78%
Median Debt
$31,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
976
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
399–505
SAT Math (middle 50%)
350–462
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
15–20
Institution Overview
Alabama State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 95.6%. The university has a student population of 3,322. The in-state tuition is $11,248. The median debt for students is $31,000, and 77.8% of students receive financial aid.
The university's graduation rate is 28.8%, and the retention rate is 60.5%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $29,446. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $27,453, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $34,502.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$29k
1 YEAR
$27k
5 YEARS
$35k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Alabama State University alumni earn a median of $29,446. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $27,453. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $34,502. The median debt for graduates is $31,000.
Alabama State University has a 28.8% graduation rate and a 60.5% retention rate. The university has a high acceptance rate of 95.6%. 77.8% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $11,248.
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