Alabama State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2880 of 13,329 | In the World |
| # 812 of 2,137 | In North America |
| # 744 of 2,128 | In the United States |
| # 13 of 8 | In Alabama |
| # 2 of 5 | In Montgomery |
| # 820 of 13,346 | For Econometrics and Mathematical Economics |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
98%
Average SAT
858
Average ACT
18
Aid receiving
87%
Undergraduates
3,521
Graduates
560
Male:Female Ratio
35:65
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Alabama State University has an acceptance rate of 98% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Applicants | 7,229 | 2,311 | 4,886 |
| Admissions | 7,052 | 2,247 | 4,774 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,053 | 356 | 696 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 4% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| ■ Hispanic | 1% |
| ■ Black or African American | 85% |
| ■ Two or more races | 1% |
| ■ Unknown | 6% |
Alabama State University majors
Alabama State University has granted 470 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 167 master's across 17 programs, and 30 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alabama State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | 55 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | 3 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 46 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 45 | - | - |
| Accounting | 13 | 24 | - |
| Social Work | 18 | 15 | - |
| Psychology, General | 30 | - | - |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 28 | - | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | - | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 23 |
| Music, General | 18 | - | - |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | - | 17 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 | - | - |
| Information Science & Studies | 14 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | - | - |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 13 | - | - |
| Dance, General | 13 | - | - |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 13 | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | 1 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | - | - |
| Orthotist & Prosthetist | - | 10 | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | - | 10 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 4 | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | - | - |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | - | 8 | - |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | - | 7 | - |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 6 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 6 | - | - |
| Forensic Chemistry | 6 | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 6 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 5 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | - | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | - | 4 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 1 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | 2 | - |
| Microbiology, General | - | - | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 2 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 2 | - |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | - | 2 | - |
| Grand Total | 470 | 167 | 30 |
Publications & Citations
Alabama State University has published 1,826 scientific papers with 33,190 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Genetics, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
983
/ 23,329
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
802
/ 11,915
|
| Chemistry |
798
/ 19,708
|
| Medicine |
772
/ 14,472
|
| Genetics |
638
/ 14,755
|
| Environmental Science |
626
/ 11,360
|
| Physics |
598
/ 13,495
|
| Computer Science |
580
/ 9,669
|
| Engineering |
574
/ 14,177
|
| Biochemistry |
547
/ 12,405
|
| Political Science |
467
/ 5,980
|
| Mathematics |
444
/ 7,423
|
| Law |
430
/ 5,742
|
| Sociology |
406
/ 4,762
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
403
/ 9,673
|
| Economics |
386
/ 6,967
|
| Geology |
383
/ 8,621
|
| Psychology |
373
/ 6,012
|
| Organic chemistry |
349
/ 11,628
|
| Philosophy |
342
/ 4,650
|
| Business |
327
/ 4,028
|
| Paleontology |
322
/ 7,223
|
| Materials Science |
281
/ 8,490
|
| Geography and Cartography |
257
/ 4,302
|
| Ecology |
249
/ 6,473
|
| Immunology |
242
/ 5,550
|
| Pathology |
241
/ 4,456
|
| History |
228
/ 3,677
|
| Statistics |
200
/ 3,837
|
| Archaeology |
179
/ 3,488
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
171
/ 2,545
|
| Development Studies |
161
/ 2,266
|
| Econometrics |
151
/ 4,261
|
| Linguistics |
149
/ 2,017
|
| Botany |
147
/ 3,465
|
| Nanotechnology |
146
/ 6,310
|
| Management |
142
/ 1,609
|
| Chemical Engineering |
134
/ 6,492
|
| Art & Design |
132
/ 1,406
|
| Virology |
132
/ 2,074
|
Annual publication & citation counts
27 Notable alumni
1. Gregg Northington
1949-2017 (aged 68)
basketball player
Greggory D. "Poncho" Northington was an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Murray State College Aggies, Paul Quinn Tigers and Alabama State Hornets. Northington was selected in the 1971 NBA draft by the New York Knicks and the 1972 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers but did not play in the National Basketball Association (NBA)....
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2. Natashia Holmes
1975-. (aged 51)
politician
Natashia L. Holmes is an American politician who served as the alderman of the 7th ward of the City of Chicago. Holmes was appointed by the Chicago City Council and Mayor Rahm Emanuel, replacing Sandi Jackson, who resigned in January 2013 due to personal and legal problems. Holmes was sworn in on February 13, 2013.
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3. Rudy Hobbs
1976-. (aged 50)
politician
Rudy Hobbs is an American politician from the state of Michigan. He is a member of the Democratic Party and a former member of Michigan House of Representatives.
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4. Mary Fair Burks
1914-1991 (aged 77)
literary critic
Mary Fair Burks was an American educator, scholar, and activist during the Civil Rights Movement from Montgomery, Alabama. Burks founded the Women’s Political Council in 1946, which helped initiate the Montgomery Bus Boycott following the arrest of Rosa Parks in 1955.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
ASU
Founded
1867
Motto
Opportunity is Here
Colors
black, old gold
Academic calendar
August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August)
Total staff
845
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
915 S Jackson Street Montgomery, Alabama, 36104-0271 United States
City Population
201,000
Phone
3342294100
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