Alabama State University is a public four year institution of higher learning. It is historically a black university, boasting an enrollment of more than 5,000 students and a student-faculty ratio of 18-1.

Originally called the Lincoln School of Marion in Marion, Alabama, the institution was founded as a private school for blacks by former slaves. The school first opened with 113 students, and by 1874, became the first state supported educational institution for African-American students. The school transitioned a few times from being called State Teachers College in 1929 to Alabama State College in 1954. In 1969, the name Alabama State University was approved and began offering undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as scholarship funding.Alabama State University: About ASU

• President: Dr. Joe A. Lee
  • 2001-present: President
    • 1995-2001: President of Tougaloo College

• Alabama State University Undergraduate School: Undergraduate School
• Alabama State University Graduate School: Graduate School
• Alabama State University Notable Programs of Study:
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Education
  • College of Health Sciences
  • College of Visual and Performing Arts

• Visit Alabama State University

• Official Athletic Site: Alabama State Hornets Athletics

• League Site: Southwestern Athletic Conference

• Football: Alabama Hornets Football

• Basketball: Men's Basketball Women's Basketball

• Track: Men's and Women's Track

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