Alabama State University Acceptance Rate
Montgomery, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,346
- Admitted
- 5,113
- Yield
- 18.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Alabama State University's acceptance rate has risen from 53.3% in 2014–15 to 95.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 7,673 to 5,346 (-30%) over that period.
Its 95.6% rate makes Alabama State University more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 4%.
Alabama State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,673 | 4,087 | 53.3% | 1,091 |
| 2015–16 | 8,356 | 3,876 | 46.4% | 1,021 |
| 2016–17 | 9,053 | 4,155 | 45.9% | 1,172 |
| 2017–18 | 6,842 | 6,696 | 97.9% | 967 |
| 2018–19 | 7,783 | 7,607 | 97.7% | 1,038 |
| 2019–20 | 6,674 | 6,467 | 96.9% | 1,023 |
| 2020–21 | 7,027 | 6,948 | 98.9% | 975 |
| 2021–22 | 5,974 | 5,854 | 98% | 890 |
| 2022–23 | 6,731 | 6,502 | 96.6% | 943 |
| 2023–24 | 5,346 | 5,113 | 95.6% | 951 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,490 | 3,362 | 96.3% |
| Men | 1,810 | 1,707 | 94.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 444–538 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 421–531 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–20 | 33% |
How Alabama State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Alabama State University's acceptance rate?
Alabama State University's acceptance rate is 95.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,113 admitted of 5,346 applicants).
Is Alabama State University test optional?
Alabama State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Alabama State University?
Alabama State University received 5,346 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,113.
What SAT score do you need for Alabama State University?
Admitted students at Alabama State University typically scored 444–538 on SAT Reading/Writing and 421–531 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Alabama State University getting harder to get into?
Alabama State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.3% in 2014–15 to 95.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.alasu.edu/.