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University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0110

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution in Birmingham with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1251, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 12.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,501 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,727.

Established
1969
Mascot
Blaze the Dragon
Type
Public research university
Conference
American Athletic Conference
Division
Division I

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88%Acceptance
1251SAT Avg
12,118Students
18:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$54,501Earnings 10yr
$17,727Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Alabama at Birmingham Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1251

Reading & WritingMid: 637
570700
MathMid: 644
560700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2230

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1251

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,832
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,864
Room & Board$13,590
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$27,826
Average Net Price$17,727
Median Debt at Graduation$22,300
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,816
$30–48K$15,876
$48–75K$18,310
$75–110K$20,913
$110K+$21,326

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,727

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,832

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

93

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Programs (181)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
12,118
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 27%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 9%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.6%
Freshman Retention82.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,572
8 Years$51,431
10 Years$54,501

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,200
Men
$57,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#137

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blazers

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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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