University of Alabama at Birmingham

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Birmingham, AL

$8,568

Avg in-state tuition

$20,400

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Alabama at Birmingham

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 at Birmingham is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Birmingham, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,878, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,568, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,400.

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.

81% 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

86% 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

61% 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 Not required or 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) Not required or recommended

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 22-30

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1090-1328

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

23k

Students enrolled

65%

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

57%

Black

21%

Asian

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Two or more races

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

36% 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	$1,200
On-campus room and board	$12,307
On-campus other expenses	$5,555
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,307
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$5,555
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$5,555

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$27,630	$39,462
Off-campus without family	$27,630	$39,462
Off-campus with family	$15,323	$27,155

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
	Neuroscience
	Epidemiology
	Biotechnology
	Biostatistics
	Pharmacology and Toxicology
	Pathology/Experimental Pathology
	Molecular Physiology
	Human/Medical Genetics
	Genetics, General
	Microbiology, General
	Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
	Molecular Biochemistry
	Biomedical Sciences, General
	Vision Science/Physiological Optics
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Information Systems, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer and Information Systems Security
6	Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Art Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Reading Teacher Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
7	Engineering
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Engineering, Other
	Mechanical Engineering
	Materials Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Clinical/Medical Social Work
	Medicine (MD)
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Physician Assistant
	Health and Wellness, General
	Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
	Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
	Optometry (OD)
	Genetic Counseling/Counselor
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Environmental Health
	Health/Medical Physics
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
	Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nurse Anesthetist
	Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
	Nursing Practice
	Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
11	History
	History, General
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Applied Mathematics
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Systems Science and Theory
	Nutrition Sciences
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
16	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
17	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
18	Psychology
	Psychology, General
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
20	Security And Protective Services
	Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
	Forensic Science and Technology
	Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
21	Social Sciences
	Anthropology
	Anthropology, Other
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
	Social Sciences, Other
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Musical Theatre
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Music, General

University of Alabama at Birmingham

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

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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Online Programs

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Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

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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

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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.