| Alabama State vs. West Alabama |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#37 in Federal Region IV Universities #12 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #94 in Federal Region IV Universities #16 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,248 Alabama Residents $19,576 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,990 Alabama Residents $20,090 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,336 Alabama Residents $17,752 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,868 Alabama Residents $13,546 Out-of-State |
| More$10,199 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,173 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower858 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher930 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier97.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter42.65% |
| Lower14.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.42% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,081 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,820 |
| Larger3,521 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,983 |
| Smaller560 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,837 |
| Smaller548 | Online Student Population | Larger5,126 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower30% | Graduate Rate | Higher35% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 927) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,060) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 318 | Number of faculty | 347 |
| Higher$73,380 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,302 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.