Alabama A&M University

About Alabama A&M University

The Department of Community and Regional Planning houses two Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) accredited programs: the Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (BSUP) and the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP). The MURP program, established in 1975, has been accredited by PAB since 1976, while the BSUP program, established in 1979, has been accredited since 1986. Both programs have been reaccredited by PAB for seven years, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2030, demonstrating their continued adherence to PAB's strict educational standards and confidence in their quality.

Points of Distinction

Special Accreditation/Affiliations include the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA); the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP); and the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) The Department of Community and Regional Planning at Alabama A&M University is home to two planning programs accredited by the PAB: The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (BSUP) and Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) programs. Both planning programs have been accredited by the PAB since 1986 - and received a full-term seven-year reaccreditation from the PAB until December 31, 2030.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of Urban & Regional Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	1
Minimum GPA	2.8
Minimum GRE	Not required
Minimum TOEFL	72
Minimum IELTS	6.5
Year this program started	1970
In-state tuition per year	11542
Out-of-state tuition per year	20574
Students in program	40-45 students
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	10:1

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	2.0
Minimum ACT	CPI scores of 18 or higher
Minimum SAT	CPI scores of 18 or higher
In-state tuition per year	$10, 240
Out-of-state tuition per year	$18,634
Application deadline	N/A
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	N/A
Students in program	40-45 students
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	7:1