Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Online | ua.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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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 38,505 prospective students applied, and 31,835 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,764 enrolled in the school. 33,038 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,352 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $10,780 plus fees of $0. Alabama is ranked 356 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Alabama is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for The University of Alabama within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#356 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#106 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
#208 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1340 |
| ACT | 23/31 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $13,636 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,016 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $13,636 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,486 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.