Alabama State University

915 S Jackston St. Montgomery, AL

• Rating: C
• 3,042 Students
• Public

Description

Alabama State University, located in Montgomery, is a historically Black university (HBCU) founded in 1867. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs with strong emphasis on education, business, and the sciences. ASU is known for its rich history, commitment to academic excellence, and vibrant campus culture.

National Merit

Alabama State University does not offer specific scholarships for National Merit Finalists. However, you may be eligible for additional scholarships based on your academic record and SAT scores. Please see additional scholarship opportunities below for additional information.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

• Presidential Academic Scholarship
  • The Presidential Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees, and on-campus room and board for eight (8) semesters for freshmen and six (6) semesters for college transfer students.
  • High school applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 26 or above (comparable SAT score of 1240 (EBR/W and Math).
  • College Transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above on a 4.0 scale after completing at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.
• Academic Excellence Scholarship
  • The Academic Scholarship pays full tuition, required fees, and books for a maximum of eight (8) semesters for freshmen and six (6) semesters for college transfer students.
  • High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 3.51 – 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 22 or above (comparable SAT score of 1160 (EBR/W and Math).
  • College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.51 – 3.75 on a 4.0 scale after completing 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.
• Academic Incentive Scholarship
  • The Incentive Scholarship pays full tuition and a $500 book award for eight (8) semesters for freshmen and six (6) semesters for college transfer students.
  • High school applicants must have a minimum academic grade point average within the range of 3.0 – 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 20 (comparable SAT score of 1020 (EBR/W and Math).
  • College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 – 3.25 on a 4.0 scale after completing 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.
• Black and Gold Scholarship
  • The Black and Gold Scholarship pays towards tuition, required fees, and/or on-campus room and board as follows:
    • The Black and Gold Scholarship pays $4,000 yearly for eight (8) semesters for freshmen and six (6) semesters for college transfer students.
  • High school applicants must have a minimum academic grade point average within the range of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 18 (comparable SAT score of 940 SAT (EBR/W and Math).
  • College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale after completing 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.

Last Updated: February 2025