The University of Alabama Overview
Established in 1831, The University of Alabama is a four-year research institution in Tuscaloosa and the oldest and largest public university in the state. UA features 12 colleges and schools conferring bachelor’s degrees in over 70 fields of study. For one week every spring, Alabama recognizes exceptional students through Honors Week celebrations, and new honor society members are inducted during the Tapping on the Mound ceremony. For athletically inclined students, Alabama fields 15 men’s and women’s Crimson Tide athletic teams, winning numerous national championships.
Acceptance Rate:
76%
Average Net Price:
$22,597
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1261
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The University of Alabama Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,180 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $34,172 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
57%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$16,394
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,922
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,096
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$969
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,922
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$148,278,016
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$233,662,014
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,983
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
37%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,310
Average Other Loans Per Year
$26,980
The University of Alabama Admissions Requirements
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
58418
Students Applied
62%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1212
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | |
| Other | February 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
45%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1261
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
The University of Alabama Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
39,622
Total Number of Undergrads
33,435
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
143
Faculty Overview
0
100
71%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
The University of Alabama Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
95
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
23%
Student Organizations
650
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
22%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
28%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Elephant - Big Al
School Colors
crimson and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Total Male Athletes
311
Total Female Athletes
320
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
The University of Alabama Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
The University of Alabama After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,600
Top 5 Cities
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Atlanta
Huntsville
Mobile
Top 5 Employers
The University of Alabama
Regions Bank
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Southern Company
BBVA Compass
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Sales
Education
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
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