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The University of Alabama

📍 Tuscaloosa, Alabama🏛️ Urban Setting👥 33,227 Undergrads🔗 www.ua.edu

Overview

The University of Alabama is a very large public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It enrolls about 33,227 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 77%. Graduates earn a median of $59,221 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

77%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,285

590–690

Net Price

$22,420

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

73%

Retention

89%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$59,221

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

76.6%

SAT Average

1,285

ACT Composite

24–31

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200590 – 690 (mid 50%)800

Math

200580 – 710 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

124 – 31 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,180

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$34,172

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$33,382

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$22,420

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$19,169
$30,001 – $48,000	$19,884
$48,001 – $75,000	$22,258
$75,001 – $110,000	$25,658
$110,001 +	$26,729

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

32.4%

Academics & Programs

The University of Alabama offers programs across 25 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

29.1%

Engineering

10.0%

Communication & Journalism

9.5%

Health Professions

9.2%

Social Sciences

9.0%

Family & Consumer Sciences

6.3%

Psychology

5.2%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

3.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

73%

On-Time (4yr)

57%

Retention (FT)

89%

% Earning >$25K

79%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$52,233

8 years

$56,012

10 years

$59,221

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

82.9%

White

76.0%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

71.0%

Black or African American

11.5%

Asian

1.5%

Hispanic / Latino

7.5%

Two or more races

3.8%

International

0.8%

Gender

Women

56.2%

Men

43.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of Alabama hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 77%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1285.

How much does The University of Alabama cost?

In-state tuition is $12,180, and out-of-state is $34,172. Average net price after financial aid is $22,420.

What is The University of Alabama known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering, Communication & Journalism.

What's the graduation rate at The University of Alabama?

The 6-year graduation rate is 73%, and 89% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.