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University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large, public institution located in Birmingham, al. Founded in 1969, University of Alabama at Birmingham offers undergraduate degrees in 181 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

12,382 undergraduates

$8,832 undergraduate tuition

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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.

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Acceptance rate 88.4%

SAT score average 1251

ACT score average 27

Average high school GPA 3.77

Application fee $40

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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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,832

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,590

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $5,757

Cost of attendance* $29,379

Average financial aid package $8,822

Estimated cost $20,557 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,864

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,590

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $5,757

Cost of attendance* $42,411

Average financial aid package $8,822

Estimated cost $33,589 See my potential costs

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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 12,382, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

21,160

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

49%

African American %

22%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

11%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Alabama at Birmingham, students love their Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, AL 35294

2059344011

https://www.uab.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student affiliates of the american chemical society

Active minds

Alpha lambda delta

Green initiative at uab

American red cross club at uab

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 88%.

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

The average high school GPA for University of Alabama at Birmingham students was 3.77.

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 $117,516.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

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