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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Also known as: UAB

📍 Birmingham, Alabama🏛️ Urban Setting👥 11,635 Undergrads🔗 www.uab.edu

Overview

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. It enrolls about 11,635 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 88%. Graduates earn a median of $54,501 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

88%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,258

600–710

Net Price

$18,749

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

64%

Retention

80%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$54,501

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

88.2%

SAT Average

1,258

ACT Composite

23–30

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200600 – 710 (mid 50%)800

Math

200610 – 740 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

123 – 30 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,098

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$22,562

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$28,145

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$18,749

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$16,172
$30,001 – $48,000	$15,500
$48,001 – $75,000	$19,161
$75,001 – $110,000	$21,805
$110,001 +	$22,597

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

40.3%

Academics & Programs

University of Alabama at Birmingham offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

21.1%

Business, Management & Marketing

20.0%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

14.9%

Psychology

7.6%

Education

5.4%

Engineering

5.4%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

3.6%

Computer & Information Sciences

3.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

64%

On-Time (4yr)

44%

Retention (FT)

80%

% Earning >$25K

75%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$46,572

8 years

$51,431

10 years

$54,501

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

81.9%

White

65.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

46.5%

Black or African American

27.1%

Asian

9.4%

Hispanic / Latino

8.6%

Two or more races

5.2%

International

2.4%

Gender

Women

63.2%

Men

36.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Alabama at Birmingham hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 88%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1258.

How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost?

In-state tuition is $9,098, and out-of-state is $22,562. Average net price after financial aid is $18,749.

What is University of Alabama at Birmingham known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

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

The 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and 80% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.