School Overview
The University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa is one of the largest, public universities in the South. The school offers hundreds of excellent educational programs, has a beautiful campus, and sponsors numerous student organizations.
The University of Alabama offers more than 200 degree programs for undergraduates. Students have many choices when selecting a major. The following are examples of undergraduate programs offered at this institution: social work, Russian, philosophy, nursing, interior design, early childhood education, classical Greek, and aerospace engineering.
The University offers excellent graduate degree programs in engineering, education, business administration, and law. In fact, the only public law school in Alabama is located on this campus. Educational opportunities for non-traditional students are available at the University of Alabama through distance education programs.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 870132 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0132 (205) 348-5666 (800) 933-2262 Fax: (205) 348-9046 [email protected] Contact: Mary Spiegel Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address Box 870100 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0100 (205) 348-6010 |
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Size Total undergrads: 22,341 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 5,116 Degree-seeking undergrads: 22,046 Graduate enrollment: 3,977 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: Reduced fee (not specified) |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 60% Percent students who return for sophomore year: 84% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $5,700 | $6,400 | $7,000 | $7,900 | +12.86% |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,950 | $9,842 | $10,400 | $10,206 | -1.87% |
| Other | $3,002 | $3,254 | $3,065 | $2,475 | -19.25% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $18,602 | $20,496 | $21,565 | $21,681 | +0.54% |
| In-state Off Campus | $6,650 | $7,400 | $8,100 | $9,000 | +11.11% |
| In-state with Family | $6,650 | $7,400 | $8,100 | $9,000 | +11.11% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $7,900 |
| In-state Student Fees | $0 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $20,500 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $0 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 3,318 | 66% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,314 | 46% | $14,510,803 | $6,271 |
| • Federal grants | 714 | 14% | $3,197,155 | $4,478 |
| • Pell grants | 714 | 14% | $2,562,661 | $3,589 |
| • Other federal grants | 613 | 12% | $634,494 | $1,035 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 92 | 2% | $100,100 | $1,088 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,957 | 39% | $11,213,548 | $5,730 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,832 | 36% | $21,134,475 | $11,536 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,395 | 28% | $11,775,803 | $8,441 |
| • Other student loans | 1,691 | 34% | $9,358,672 | $5,534 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 4466 | 1287 | 380 | – | 52 |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 15 | 11 | – | – | – |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 14 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 156 | 12 | 7 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 145 | 12 | 7 | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Microbiology | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 1285 | 326 | 13 | – | – |
| Accounting | 196 | 74 | 2 | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 321 | 121 | – | – | – |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 57 | 22 | 4 | – | – |
| Finance | 266 | 28 | 3 | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Science | 50 | 20 | 2 | – | – |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 252 | 36 | 2 | – | – |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 101 | – | – | – | – |
| Taxation | – | 25 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 514 | 52 | 16 | – | – |
| Advertising | 114 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 66 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | – | – | 16 | – | – |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 171 | – | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television | 108 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 55 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 25 | 16 | 4 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 25 | 16 | 4 | – | – |
| Education | 347 | 127 | 59 | – | 46 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | – | – | 2 | – | 9 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 1 | – | – | 22 |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | – | – | 13 | – | – |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | – | – | 19 | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 159 | 29 | 6 | – | 2 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | – | 11 | 13 | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 80 | 25 | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 60 | 42 | 4 | – | 10 |
| Secondary School Administration/Principalship | – | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | 37 | 14 | – | – | 3 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 288 | 60 | 15 | – | – |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 14 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 42 | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 66 | 17 | 2 | – | – |
| Construction Engineering | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 46 | 14 | 1 | – | – |
| Engineering Mechanics | – | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Industrial Engineering | 12 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 82 | 11 | 3 | – | – |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 5 | 3 | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 117 | 39 | 9 | – | – |
| Creative Writing | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 117 | 18 | 9 | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 72 | 11 | 4 | – | – |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | – | 8 | 4 | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 44 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 411 | 123 | 9 | – | – |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 44 | 56 | – | – | – |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 57 | – | – | – | – |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Practice | – | – | 9 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 190 | 33 | – | – | – |
| Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist | – | 29 | – | – | – |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| History | 115 | 8 | 7 | – | – |
| History | 115 | 8 | 7 | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 92 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 92 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 40 | 169 | 3 | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 40 | 166 | 3 | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 4 | 171 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 171 | – | – |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Library Science | – | 106 | – | – | – |
| Library and Information Science | – | 106 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 44 | 21 | 8 | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | – | 14 | 1 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 44 | 7 | 4 | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | – | – | 6 | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 57 | 14 | 19 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 24 | 5 | 11 | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 22 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Physics | 11 | 8 | 5 | – | – |
| Psychology | 164 | 20 | 19 | – | 6 |
| Educational Psychology | – | 15 | 7 | – | 6 |
| Psychology | 164 | 5 | 12 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 218 | 18 | 5 | – | – |
| Anthropology | 21 | 6 | 2 | – | – |
| Geography | 18 | 8 | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 156 | 4 | 3 | – | – |
| Sociology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 190 | 30 | 6 | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Dance | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 18 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 46 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Interior Design | 56 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 33 | 10 | 6 | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 306 | 109 | – | – | – |
| Apparel and Textiles | 62 | – | – | – | – |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 75 | 109 | – | – | – |
| Family Resource Management Studies | 64 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 68 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 37 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Early Childhood Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Intercultural/Multicultural/Diversity Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
The University of Alabama Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (205) 348-6010 |
| Website: | www.ua.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | apply.ua.edu |
| Address: | 739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0166 |
| Setting: | Not available |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 37,663 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 67% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 27,421 (73% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $10,470 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $26,950 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 79% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $14,883 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
The University of Alabama Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at The University of Alabama.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | 3 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 7 | 6 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | |
| Engineering | 9 | 8 | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 5 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 5 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 6 | 73 | 65 | 46 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at The University of Alabama.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Education | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 4 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 3 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at The University of Alabama and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $10,470 |
| Out-of-state | $26,950 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,470 |
| Out-of-state | $26,950 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 5,698 | 79% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,628 | 64% | $14,883 |
| Student loan aid | 3,127 | 44% | $9,706 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 18,516 | 58% | $12,753 |
| Federal student loans | 12,805 | 40% | $6,730 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for The University of Alabama. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled The University of Alabama students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 38,237 | 14,846 | 23,391 | Percent admitted | 100% | 53% | 53% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 20% | 22% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
The University of Alabama Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 37,663 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 32,563 |
| Graduate enrollment | 5,100 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
The University of Alabama Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (English Language Intensive English Program)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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