Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Online | uab.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,391 prospective students applied, and 8,375 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,154 enrolled in the school. 14,880 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,683 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,568 plus fees of $0. University of Alabama at Birmingham is ranked 376 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Alabama at Birmingham within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#376 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#125 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
#245 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1328 |
| ACT | 22/30 |
| GPA | 3.83 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,630 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $12,307 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,555 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,462 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 22% |
| Business | 18% |
| Education | 11% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100663 IPEDS survey data for University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Current students may use the University of Alabama at Birmingham GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.