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Alabama State University

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Alabama State University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Alabama State University is a public historically Black university in Montgomery, Alabama. It suits students who want a U.S. public university with that specific HBCU identity and are comfortable checking programme options directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Alabama State University is an HBCU in Montgomery, Alabama. A specific programme catalogue is not listed here, so the subjects and degrees available should be confirmed on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through Alabama State University and check the official website for entry requirements, document rules, deadlines, and any country-specific instructions. The website is http://www.alasu.edu/ and the admissions office should confirm the current application process.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here. Confirm the current tuition for international students with the admissions office, and also check expected living costs in Montgomery before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa requirements, transcript evaluation, English-language requirements, housing arrangements, and whether the university has any separate steps for international students.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so Alabama State University sits in a very large higher-education market. Its main distinguishing feature is that it is a public HBCU in Montgomery, which makes it different from many U.S. universities that do not have that institutional identity.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Alabama State University

What type of university is Alabama State University?

It is a public university.

Where is Alabama State University located?

It is in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.

Is Alabama State University an HBCU?

Yes. It is a historically Black university.

What is the university website?

http://www.alasu.edu/

Overview

Alabama State University is a public historically Black university (HBCU) in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1867 during the Reconstruction era, it was one of about 180 "normal schools" established by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. It was one of 23 established to train African-Americans to teach in segregated schools. ASU is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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