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
88%Acceptance
1251SAT Avg
12,118Students
18:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$54,501Earnings 10yr
$17,727Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate88.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1251
Reading & WritingMid: 637
570700
MathMid: 644
560700
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2230
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
Programs (181)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Blazers
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia