Alabama State University: what international applicants need

What are Alabama State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Alabama State University admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Alabama State University's acceptance rate?

97.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Alabama State University admitted 7,052 of its 7,229 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Alabama State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Alabama State University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Alabama State University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 350–462 in Math and 399–505 in Reading and Writing (1% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 15–20.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Alabama State University's application fee for international students?

Alabama State University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Alabama State University accept?

Alabama State University lists the TOEFL iBT and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Alabama State University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Alabama State University accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Alabama State University require?

Alabama State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Alabama State University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Alabama State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Alabama State University have?

87 of Alabama State University's 3,521 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Alabama State University cost for international students?

Alabama State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $19,576 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $11,248). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $7,816. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $32,384 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source