- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 399–505 reading and writing, 350–462 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–20 composite
- Average net price: $13,504 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Alabama State University reported: an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–20.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Alabama State University reviews each application.
Alabama State University GPA requirements
Alabama State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Alabama State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Alabama State University acceptance rate
Alabama State University admitted 7,052 of 7,229 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alabama State University is a public 4-year university in Montgomery, Alabama, with 3,521 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Alabama State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 399 | 452 | 505 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 406 | 462 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 20 |
| ACT English | 14 | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 | 19 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 976 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Alabama State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Alabama State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,504 a year at Alabama State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Alabama State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Alabama State University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Alabama State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Alabama State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Alabama State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores and 34% sent ACT scores.
What are Alabama State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Alabama State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 399–505 in reading and writing and 350–462 in math; ACT composite 15–20, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Alabama State University?
A lot: Alabama State University requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and work experience. It considers test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Alabama State University look for?
Alabama State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Alabama State University accept?
Alabama State University's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,052 of 7,229 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Alabama State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Alabama State University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Alabama State University?
Yes. Alabama State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Alabama State University if a parent went there?
Yes. Alabama State University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Alabama State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,504 a year at Alabama State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Alabama State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Alabama State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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