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The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is a large, public institution located in Tuscaloosa, al. Founded in 1831, The University of Alabama offers undergraduate degrees in 221 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
34,389 undergraduates
$11,900 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into The University of Alabama? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 76.7%
SAT score average 1285
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.86
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of Alabama is known for one of its top majors: Marketing. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Marketing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,900
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,840
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $5,842
Cost of attendance* $33,382
Average financial aid package $17,699
Estimated cost $15,683 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,200
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,840
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $5,842
Cost of attendance* $54,682
Average financial aid package $17,699
Estimated cost $36,983 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from The University of Alabama

Scholarships are a great way to cover your education costs—it’s free money you don’t need to pay back. Check out these opportunities and apply!

Catherine and Eugene M. Pitard Jr. Endowed Scholarship No essay Varies Apply Now
The University of Alabama Academic Elite Scholarships No essay $32,500 Apply Now
Barrett C. and Tolly Gilmer Shelton Endowed Scholarships in the Honors Program No essay Varies Apply Now

Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of Alabama has a total undergraduate enrollment of 34,389, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

40,846

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
69%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of Alabama, students love their UA Miracle. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
2053486010
www.ua.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Ua miracle

Abxy gaming network

International student association

Student government association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The University of Alabama to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The University of Alabama?

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, al.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Alabama? 

The acceptance rate for The University of Alabama is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for The University of Alabama?

The average high school GPA for The University of Alabama students was 3.86.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of Alabama?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of Alabama including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $133,528.

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