UAB Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 88.18%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1340. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,098
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,562
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UAB:
- Total Enrollment: 20,905, including 5,802 online students
- 11,959 Undergraduate, 8,946 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.6% men, 62.4% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 64%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 19%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 217 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 109 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UAB Overview
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a four-year, public school located in Birmingham, AL. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UAB's tuition & fees is $9,098 for Alabama residents and $22,562 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,950.
The school has a total enrollment of 20,905 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
UAB's acceptance rate is 88.18% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.07%. The median SAT score is 1340 and the ACT score is 26.
UAB ranked 224th in National Universities and 8th in Alabama Colleges rankings. University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Alabama at Birmingham is $9,098 for in-state students and $22,562 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,640 for in-state students and $21,168 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,372 for Alabama residents and $23,282 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,862 for Alabama residents and $21,798 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,098 | $22,562 |
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| Graduate | $8,640 | $21,168 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,372 | $23,282 |
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| Graduate | $8,862 | $21,798 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Alabama at Birmingham offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UAB
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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