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The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL • public • I | SEC | FBS
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Acceptance
75.8%
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Grad Rate
74%
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Cost
$27,096 / $49,088

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 36,359 • Total: 43,627
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
739 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Website
www.ua.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 15,838 (43.6%) • Female: 20,521 (56.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 539 1.5%
Black/African American 4,322 11.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2,502 6.9%
White 25,859 71.1%
Two or More Races 1,316 3.6%
International 408 1.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
75.8%
44,295 admitted from 58,418 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 590-700
Math: 580-700
Total: 1170-1400
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
24-31
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$35
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
73.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
56.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
86.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$27,096
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$49,088
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $11,380
Out-of-state: $33,372
Room & Board
$15,016
Books & Supplies
$700
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $19,169
$30,001-48,000 $19,884
$48,001-75,000 $22,258
$75,001-110,000 $25,658
$110,001+ $26,729
Students Receiving Pell Grants
66%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
SEC
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Golf Gymnastics Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA / 24 ACT
In-State Awards
$3,000-$9,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$6,000-$28,000/yr
4 automatic scholarships (5 total)
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Common questions about The University of Alabama

What is The University of Alabama's acceptance rate?
The University of Alabama accepts 76% of applicants, from 58,418 applications.
How much does The University of Alabama cost?
Tuition and fees are $11,380 in-state and $33,372 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $19,169 on average after aid.
Does The University of Alabama require SAT or ACT scores?
The University of Alabama considers test scores but does not require them.
What ACT score do you need for The University of Alabama?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 24 and 31 on the ACT.
What is The University of Alabama's graduation rate?
74% of students graduate within six years.