The University of Alabama
739 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa AL 35487
(205) 348-6010
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
27,017 (22,341 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
22 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
87% / 13%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
43% / 57%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
82% / 18%
- In-State / Out-of-State
63% / 37%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,400
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$18,000
- Room & BoardN/A
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,969
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants18,500
- Students Admitted
11,172
(60%)
- Students Enrolled5,116
(28%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
490-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
490-610
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-27
See More About Admissions »
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Latin American Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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Microbiology, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Restaurant/Food Services Management
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Taxation
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational Statistics and Research Methods
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Engineering
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Construction Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering Mechanics
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Metallurgical Engineering
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Family Resource Management Studies, General
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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German Language and Literature
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
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Library science
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Library Science/Librarianship
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematical Statistics and Probability
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Interior Design
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants18,500
- Students Admitted
11,172
(60%)
- Students Enrolled5,116
(28%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
490-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
490-610
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-27
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$35
- Early Decision Application DeadlineN/A
- Regular Application DeadlineN/A
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,400
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$18,000
- Room & BoardN/A
- Books & SuppliesN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,969
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants13%$3,692
- Pell Grants13%$2,989
- Other Federal Grants9%$983
- State & Local Grants4%$633
- Institutional Grants42%$5,803
- Federal Loans37%$3,973
- Non-Federal Loans5%$11,917
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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