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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 200 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

33,435 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 75.8%

SAT score average 1287

ACT score average 26

Average high school GPA 3.86

Application fee $40

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Key deadlines

May

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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: Finance and Financial Management Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

19 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Health and Medical Professions

Engineering and Technology

Public Policy and Administration

Social Sciences and Psychology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Finance and Financial Management Services

Marketing

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Mechanical Engineering

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Accounting and Related Services

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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

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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!

Capstone International Overseas Study Endowed Scholarship - Graduate No essay Varies Apply Now

The University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship No essay Varies 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 33,435, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

39,622

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

70%

African American %

12%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

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

Back student union

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 76%.

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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