The University of Alabama (UA)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	9,385
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, UA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that UA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The University of Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UA is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Alabama is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,620

Cost of attendance at The University of Alabama in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,090

Cost of attendance at The University of Alabama in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at The University of Alabama received on average $16,363 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,363

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,197	19%	$4,929	$5,900,440
Other Federal Grant	1,353	21%	$5,946	$8,045,427
State Grant/Scholarships	251	4%	$927	$232,603
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	4,578	71%	$15,703	$71,886,721
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,899	76%	$16,363	$80,164,751

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Alabama students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Alabama students is 72.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.1%.

72.2%

asian 79.1% 72 students
African American 56.6% 397 students
white 74.7% 4,238 students
unknown 66.7% 18 students
hawaiian 62.5% 5 students
hispanic 66.1% 234 students
International Students 74.2% 69 students
Mixed Race 66.5% 127 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southeastern Conference
Baseball Southeastern Conference
Basketball Southeastern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Alabama provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Alabama offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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