Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
The University of Alabama is a four-year, public school located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
The University of Alabama is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

77% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 56,795 applied, 43,531 accepted, and 8,032 enrolled in The University of Alabama.
3,362 men and 4,670 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,270 SAT, 27 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,270 and ACT score is 27. The SAT score of 1270 is high, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total117012701400
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing590640690
Math580630710
ACT Score
Composite242731
Math212529
English232733
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $12,180 for Alabama residents and $34,172 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,980 for Alabama residents and $33,972 for others.
Tuition has increased by 2.93% compared to last year at The University of Alabama.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

21,567 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $15,486.
For freshmen, 6,683 students (84%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $16,394.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 40,846 students enrolled The University of Alabama in 2025.
By gender, 17,368 men and 23,478 women students are enrolled.
There are 34,389 undergraduate and 6,457 graduate students.
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363 Major Programs

  • 12 programs through online
  • 189 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of The University of Alabama is 73% and the transfer-out rate is 17%.
The retention rate is 89% for full-time and 89% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
73%
Transfer-out Rate
17%
Retention Rate
89%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,117 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for The University of Alabama and the average faculty salary is $103,324. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 7,472 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $73,269.
Number of Faculties
2,117
Average Faculty Salary
$103,324
Number of Staffs
7,472
Average Staff Salary
$73,269

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

The University of Alabama is a member of Southeastern Conference (SEC).
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