The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1831Midsize citySEVP certified
About
The University of Alabama (informally known as Alabama, UA, the Capstone, or Bama) is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Established in 1820 and opened to students in 1831, the University of Alabama is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama as well as the University of Alabama System. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university offers programs of study in 12 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. The only publicly supported law school in the state is at UA. The school was a center of activity during the American Civil War and the civil rights movement.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$35,342
- Estimated total for international students
- US$56,782
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$12,484
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$33,924
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 33,227
- Graduate students
- 6,457
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 19 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 590–690 · Maths 580–710
- ACT
- 24–31
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$66,081
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (276)
Bachelor's degrees97 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApparel and TextilesApplied MathematicsArchitectural EngineeringArea StudiesBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyDanceData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, OtherFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInsuranceInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMining and Mineral EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPetroleum EngineeringPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees87 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsApplied StatisticsArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyDanceData AnalyticsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering MechanicsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInternational BusinessJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMathematics and Statistics, OtherMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMetallurgical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMining and Mineral EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicPetroleum EngineeringPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Doctoral degrees56 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAnthropologyApplied MathematicsApplied StatisticsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering MechanicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematicsMathematics and Statistics, OtherMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicParks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
LawPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Work
Undergraduate certificates7 subjects
Construction EngineeringGeography and CartographyHomeland SecurityInternational/Globalization StudiesManufacturing EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPublic Health
Graduate certificates25 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMuseology/Museum StudiesParks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, OtherPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.