The University of Alabama

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Tuscaloosa, AL

$10,780

Avg in-state tuition

$30,250

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About The University of Alabama

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Alabama is a large public university located on an urban campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,670, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 80 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,780, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $30,250.

Rankings

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

80% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1070-1330

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

38k

Students enrolled

90%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

75%

Black

11%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

57%

Socio-economic diversity

17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$13,810
On-campus other expenses	$4,620
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$13,810
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,620
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$5,692

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$30,210	$49,680
Off-campus without family	$30,210	$49,680
Off-campus with family	$17,472	$36,942

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
	Women's Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Microbiology, General
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Taxation
	Management Science, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	Restaurant/Food Services Management
	Hospitality Administration/Management, General
	Finance, General
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
	Journalism
	Journalism, Other
	Radio and Television
	Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
	Public Relations/Image Management
	Advertising
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Secondary School Administration/Principalship
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Educational Statistics and Research Methods
	Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Special Education and Teaching, General
7	Engineering
	Construction Engineering
	Materials Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Metallurgical Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Chemical Engineering
	Architectural Engineering
	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	Creative Writing
9	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Apparel and Textiles, General
	Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
	Human Development and Family Studies, General
	Human Nutrition
	Family Resource Management Studies, General
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
	German Language and Literature
	Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
	Nursing Practice
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
	Community Health and Preventive Medicine
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
12	History
	History, General
13	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
	Tax Law/Taxation (LL.M, J.S.D./S.J.D.)
	Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
14	Library Science
	Library Science/Librarianship
15	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Mathematical Statistics and Probability
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
17	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
18	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
	Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Religion/Religious Studies
20	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Materials Science
21	Psychology
	School Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Educational Psychology
22	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
23	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
24	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Geography
	Criminology
	Anthropology
25	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Interior Design
	Dance, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

The University of Alabama

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About The University of Alabama

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

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Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Library Science

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.