Founded in 1867, Alabama State University was initially only open to African American students. At that time the school was known as the Lincoln Normal School and was started by a group of freed slaves known as the Marion Nine. It is one of the oldest colleges in the nation. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, ASU has an enrollment of over 5,000 students from several states and various countries. The University provides education in a diverse social environment. The university offers over 50 degree programs that include Business Management, Political Science, and Music Education. In-state tuition costs for undergraduates is around $6,468 per academic year and out-of-state tuition is $12,084. Graduate students pay $5,856 in-state and $10,860 for out-of-state.
Alabama State Universtity
915 S. Jackson Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-229-4100
alasu.edu
Auburn University is one of the largest colleges in the Southern states. The university specializes in the study of arts and applied science. Founded in 1856, Auburn University began as an all-male institution. The campus became coed in the latter part of the 1800s. Today, the school offers students two campuses to choose from in Auburn and Montgomery. Undergrads can expect to pay $7,900 for tuition with additional costs for books and other fees. Graduate student tuition costs around $7,894.
Auburn University
251 S. Donahue Dr.
Auburn, AL 36849
384-844-4000
auburn.edu
Auburn Montgomery
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124
800-227-2649
aum.edu
The University of South Alabama is one of the fastest-growing universities in the state. The school offers a diverse learning environment where students can choose from a variety of programs including biomedical science, speech language pathology, business, and chemistry. In-state tuition costs students $162 per credit hour and out-of-state tuition is $340 per credit hour.
University of South Alabama
307 North University Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36608
251-460-6101
usouthal.edu