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University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large, public institution located in Birmingham, al. University of Alabama at Birmingham offers undergraduate degrees in 181 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 12,776 undergraduates
cost $8,832 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Alabama at Birmingham? 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.

Acceptance rate 86.7%
SAT score average 1291
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Alabama at Birmingham is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Public Health
Psychology, General
Medicine
Engineering, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,832
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,120
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $5,757
Cost of attendance* $28,909
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $28,909 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,216
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,120
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $5,757
Cost of attendance* $41,293
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $41,293 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.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Alabama at Birmingham has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,776, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, AL 35294-0110
phone N/A
address https://www.uab.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

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

Where is University of Alabama at Birmingham?

University of Alabama at Birmingham is located in Birmingham, al.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham? 

The acceptance rate for University of Alabama at Birmingham is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Alabama at Birmingham?

The average high school GPA for University of Alabama at Birmingham students was N/A.

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

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Alabama at Birmingham including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $115,636.

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