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The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Overview

Student Population
38,316
The University of Alabama overview
Location Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Online ua.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
The University of Alabama overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, The University of Alabama is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 42,421 prospective students applied, and 33,472 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 7,593 enrolled in the school.  31,895 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,421 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,780 plus fees of $840. Alabama is ranked 363 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
4/10
Resources
7/10
Outcomes
8/10
Value

Alabama is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for The University of Alabama within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Very High
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SAT 1070/1370
ACT 21/31
GPA 3.76
Applications Accepted
78.9% 
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Applications Due Apr 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition
$10,780
In State Costs for The University of Alabama
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$800
Other Fees$840
Room and Board $13,934
Budget for Other Expenses$4,670
Total One Year Cost$31,024
Out of State Resident Tuition
$30,250
Out of State Costs for The University of Alabama
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$800
Other Fees$840
Room and Board $13,934
Budget for Other Expenses$4,670
Total One Year Cost$50,494

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$49,900 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
66% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by The University of Alabama students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 29%
Health Professions 10%
Communication 9%
Work and Family Studies 7%
Engineering 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100751 IPEDS survey data for The University of Alabama.

Current students may use the The University of Alabama GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.