Overview
Established in 1969 after a merger between the Medical College of Alabama and the Birmingham Extension Center of The University of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a 4-year public institution. UAB is home to 12 colleges and schools conferring degrees in over 120 areas of study. Additionally, UAB is the only Carnegie Tier 1 Research Institution in the state and houses one of the largest academic medical centers in the country. For athletically inclined students, UAB fields 18 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Blazers.
Acceptance Rate:
88%
Average Net Price:
$16,978
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1234
Tuition, Cost & Aid
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. | $9,098 |
| 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. | $22,562 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,170 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
37%
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.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,333
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,264
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,230
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
4%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$825
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,264
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.
$31,244,684
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$58,218,710
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.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,575
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.
$15,000
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.
$215
Students receiving federal loans
50%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,121
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,757
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
10919
Students Applied
87%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1060
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | March 15 |
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
49%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1234
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
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
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
21,160
Total Number of Undergrads
12,382
0
100
42%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
108
Faculty Overview
0
100
85%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
61
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
380
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
23%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
26%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blazers
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
103
Total Female Athletes
169
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
University of Alabama at Birmingham 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
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,400
Top 5 Cities
Birmingham
Atlanta
Huntsville
Nashville
Mobile
Top 5 Employers
University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB Medicine
Regions Bank
Southern Company
BBVA Compass
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
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.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
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.
$215
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