Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a four-year, public school located in Birmingham, AL.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

88% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 11,379 applied, 10,034 accepted, and 2,014 enrolled in UAB.
679 men and 1,330 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,340 SAT, 26 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,340 and ACT score is 26. The SAT score of 1340 is high, 90 to 94 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total121013401450
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600660710
Math610680740
ACT Score
Composite232630
Math202527
English232732

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,098 for Alabama residents and $22,562 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $8,640 for Alabama residents and $21,168 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.19% compared to last year at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Financial Aid

9,696 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,514.
For freshmen, 2,107 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,333.

Student Population

A total of 20,905 students enrolled UAB in 2025.
By gender, 7,861 men and 13,044 women students are enrolled.
There are 11,959 undergraduate and 8,946 graduate students.

217 Major Programs

  • 5 programs through online
  • 109 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UAB is 64% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The retention rate is 80% for full-time and 80% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
64%
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate
80%
Students to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 3,206 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UAB and the average faculty salary is $113,387. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
There are 11,035 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $72,210.
Number of Faculties
3,206
Average Faculty Salary
$113,387
Number of Staffs
11,035
Average Staff Salary
$72,210

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries

Athletics

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a member of Conference USA (C-USA).