Athletics Overview
Alabama State competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and serious competition. The Hornets field 14 varsity sports with 378 total athletes, representing about 11% of the student body. They compete in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, one of the top HBCU athletic leagues. The university awards $4.6 million in athletic scholarships annually. Alabama State has a particularly strong tradition in football and basketball, sports that draw passionate crowds from the Montgomery community and alumni. The SWAC is known for its intense rivalries and exciting championship games, especially the football championship that often showcases the best of HBCU athletics. As an HBCU with Division I status, Alabama State takes pride in combining academic achievement with athletic excellence.
Athletics Details
Source: EADA / U.S. Department of Education
- Athletic Association
- NCAA Division I
- Conference
- Southwestern Athletic Conf.
- Team Nickname
- Hornets
- Varsity Sports
- 14
- Student-Athletes
- 378
- Athletic Scholarships
- $4,602,765
Sports
Men's (6)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's (8)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Volleyball