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| 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 |
Will you get in?
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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 37,302 prospective students applied, and 22,032 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,663 enrolled in the school. 33,038 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,352 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $10,780 plus fees of $0. Alabama is ranked 272 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Alabama is rated within the top 35% 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 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#272 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#80 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1280 |
| ACT | 23/31 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $13,402 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,490 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,872 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $13,402 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,490 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,322 |
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.