Alabama State University

Alabama State University is on a 172-acre campus in the urban setting of Montgomery, Alabama.

Alabama State University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Alabama State University students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Alabama State University has fraternities and sororities.

Alabama State University has the Alabama State University Marching Band. In fact, more students participate in the Alabama State University Marching Band than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Alabama State University include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, Nu Alpha Nu Service Fraternity Inc and ASU Street Team.

Alabama State University students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Convocation, Founder Day Convocation and Homecoming Week Activities.

Does Alabama State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Alabama State University.

Alabama State University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Alabama State University students live off campus. In 2022, 50% of undergrads at Alabama State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 50% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Alabama State University. There are 2,134 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,499 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 2,056 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 45% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Alabama State University Athletics

At Alabama State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Alabama State University:

Safety at Alabama State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Alabama State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Alabama State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Alabama State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to Alabama State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Alabama State University, take Interstate 85 to Montgomery, AL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dannelly Field airport.

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