Alabama State University
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| Montgomery, AL 36101-0271
(334) 229-4291 (800) 253-5037 Fax: (334) 229-4984 |
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| Full-time: 1598 men, 2360 women | Faculty: 226 |
| Part-time: 179 men, 348 women | Ph.D.s: 60% |
| Graduate: 260 men, 724 women | Student/Faculty: 18 to 1 |
| Year: semesters, summer session | Tuition: $4158 ($8166) |
| Application Deadline: July 30 | Room & Board: $3500 |
| Freshman Class: 6202 applied, 4154 accepted, 1213 enrolled | |
| SAT or ACT: recommended | |
| Selectivity: What's this? |
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Introduction
Alabama State University, founded in 1867, is a state-assisted institution offering undergraduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business administration, education, music, social work, aerospace studies, and health science. There are 6 undergraduate schools and 1 graduate school. In addition to regional accreditation, ASU has baccalaureate program accreditation with ACBSP, ACOTE, CAAHEP CSWE, NASDTEC, NASM, and NCATE. The library contains 413,298 volumes, 2,645,183 microform items, and 42,798 audio/video tapes/CDs/DVDs, and subscribes to 2025 periodicals including electronic. Computerized library services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, database searching, and Internet access. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and radio station. The 172-acre campus is in an urban area 91 miles south of Birmingham. Including any residence halls, there are 64 buildings.
| Controlled by | Public |
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| School is | Coeducational |
| School summary | Alabama State University, founded in 1867, is a state-assisted institution offering undergraduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business administration, education, music, social work, aerospace studies, and health science. |
| Campus this information applies to | Main |
| Number of undergraduate schools and colleges | 6 |
| Which three have the largest enrollments | University College, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education |
| Number of graduate schools or divisions | 1 |
| Baccalaureate programs | ACBSP CSWE NASDTEC NASM NCATE ACOTE CAAHEP CAAHEP |
| Libraries on campus | 1 |
| Total volumes in library | 413298 |
| Microform items | 2645183 |
| Audio/video tapes/CDs/DVDs | 42798 |
| Total periodicals subscribed to | 2025 |
| Interlibrary loans | Yes |
| Database searching | Yes |
| Internet access | Yes |
| Laptop Internet portals | No |
| Learning resource center | No |
| Art gallery on campus | Yes |
| Natural history museum on campus | No |
| Planetarium on campus | No |
| Radio station on campus | Yes |
| TV station on campus | No |
| Other facilities on campus |
Reviews
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This is a wonderful institution for high learning. I love every moment of educational stimulation that I receive. The faculty and staff are caring, respectful, and educated. I believe that this university is preparing the students to create new policy, build a brighter future, and answer daunting questions. Our motto "When we teach class, the world takes note!"
Melaine Andrews ASU c/o 05
Pros: New educational facilities, dorm renovations and student center. Also, the school places an emphasis on job placement after graduation.
Cons: N/A
College capsules from Barron's Profiles of American Colleges, Copyright © 2006 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.