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The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0100

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Known for business — major research university

The University of Alabama is a public institution in Tuscaloosa with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1287, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 32.3K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,221 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,150.

Established
1820
Mascot
Big Al
Type
Public research university
Conference
Southeastern Conference of the NCAA's Division I
Division
Division I
76%Acceptance
1287SAT Avg
32,323Students
19:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$59,221Earnings 10yr
$22,150Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Alabama Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1287

Reading & WritingMid: 610
590700
MathMid: 610
580700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2431

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1287

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,900
Tuition (out-of-state)$33,200
Room & Board$14,840
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$32,024
Average Net Price$22,150
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,592
$30–48K$19,928
$48–75K$23,056
$75–110K$25,396
$110K+$25,773

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,150

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,986

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

246

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (200)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
32,323
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 11%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.7%
Freshman Retention86.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,233
8 Years$56,012
10 Years$59,221

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,100
Men
$59,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#171
Forbes
#182
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#298

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Alabama Crimson

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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