More selective than 0% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 33% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Alabama State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Alabama State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Alabama State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 399 | 505 |
| SAT math | 350 | 462 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 20 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 749 | 967 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Alabama State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 98% | 399–505 | 350–462 | 15–20 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | 444–538 | 421–531 | 16–20 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Alabama State University compared with other Alabama colleges?
Alabama State University has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | University of Mobile | 78% | 57% | $22,382 |
| 16 | Samford University | 82% | 77% | $32,622 |
| 17 | Talladega College | 85% | 31% | $15,560 |
| 18 | University of North Alabama | 87% | 55% | $12,170 |
| 19 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 88% | 64% | $18,749 |
| 20 | Auburn University at Montgomery | 92% | 33% | $13,224 |
| 21 | Herzing University-Birmingham | 93% | 13% | $19,651 |
| 22 | Troy University | 96% | 50% | $16,527 |
| 23 | Alabama State University | 98% | 30% | $20,435 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at Alabama State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Alabama State University admissions questions
What is the Alabama State University acceptance rate?
Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,113 of 5,346 applicants were admitted.
Does Alabama State University require the SAT or ACT?
Alabama State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 33% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Alabama State University?
The middle 50% of Alabama State University enrolled first-year students scored 749–967 on the SAT and 15–20 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Alabama State University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (951 of 5,113).
Is Alabama State University getting harder to get into?
Alabama State University accepted 98% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Alabama State University overview