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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,480
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, UAB 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 88% indicates that UAB is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 UAB 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.

UAB boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , 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.

  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,568

Cost of attendance at University of Alabama at Birmingham 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

$20,400

Cost of attendance at University of Alabama at Birmingham 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, 93 of freshman students at University of Alabama at Birmingham received on average $10,940 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.

$10,940
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 708 34% $5,663 $4,009,360
Other Federal Grant 716 34% $5,915 $4,234,817
State Grant/Scholarships 23 1% $1,254 $28,841
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,801 86% $9,520 $17,145,410
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,957 93% $10,940 $21,409,068

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 62.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.8%.

62.4%

  • asian 83.5% 132 students
  • African American 55.6% 197 students
  • white 62.8% 578 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 57.7% 30 students
  • International Students 60.0% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 39 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Conference USA
  • Baseball Conference USA
  • Basketball Conference USA
  • Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Alabama at Birmingham provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • 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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