University of Alabama at Birmingham
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$8,568
Avg in-state tuition
$20,400
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Alabama at Birmingham
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.
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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.
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
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards23k
Students enrolled
65%
Online student enrollment
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
57%
Black
21%
Asian
6%
Hispanic
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
41
Total Online Enrollment
14,776
Percent of Programs Online
78% On-campus
22% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 25% online
Graduate Certificate 26% online
Master's 33% online
Doctorate 3% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $8,568 | $20,400 |
Graduate | $8,100 | $19,188 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
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 Undergraduate Cost
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 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
36%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
82%
Pell Grant
36%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology and Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Genetics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical/Medical Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Optometry (OD)
BA
MA
DOC
Genetic Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Health
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Science and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
20Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
21Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
22Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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