University of Alabama at Birmingham
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Birmingham, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,382, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,832, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $21,864.
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- #18 Ranked in Online Master's in Engineering Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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 Percentile22-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1130-1400
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
22k
Students enrolled
69%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
49%
Unknown
3%
Black
22%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Asian
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
59
Total Online Enrollment
14,614
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.69% online, 31% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
71% On-campus
29% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates40% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's21% online
Graduate Certificate46% online
Master's37% online
Doctorate10% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Graduate | $8,424 | $20,556 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $13,590 |
| On-campus other expenses | $5,757 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,580 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,007 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,007 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $29,379 | $42,411 |
| Off-campus without family | $30,619 | $43,651 |
| Off-campus with family | $16,039 | $29,071 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
41%
State Grant Aid
4%
Institution Grant Aid
88%
Pell Grant
41%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Tennis
- All Track Combined
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowling
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | Engineering. | |||
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | History. | |||
| 12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 16 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 17 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 18 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Psychology. | |||
| 20 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 21 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 22 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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