Alabama State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Alabama State, the 97.5% acceptance rate means your main question is not whether the door is open. Because the school is test-optional, use scores strategically: if you submit, aim near the top of the middle range, around a 20 ACT or 1040 SAT, to show you are ready for the coursework.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Alabama State University facts and stats
Alabama State University enrolls about 3,521 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Alabama State has a 70% freshman retention rate and a 30% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Montgomery, AL
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Key Alabama State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 30
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Alabama State, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, especially if superscoring could improve your application. With the Regular Decision deadline on July 30, a December retake should still leave time for scores to arrive.
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What you'll actually pay
Alabama State is a public university in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, with in-state tuition of $8,328 and out-of-state tuition of $16,656. Review financial aid options to estimate your net cost.
Alabama State’s out-of-state tuition is $16,656, while in-state tuition is $8,328. Students should also budget about $7,600 for room and board. Actual costs can vary based on financial need and available aid. Average debt at graduation is $3,580.
Student life at Alabama State University
50% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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SAT: 830–1033
ACT: 14–19
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ACT: 18–21
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