Overview

The University of Alabama is a University institution located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Box 870132
Tuscaloosa, AL  35487
United States

Contact Dr. Matthew McLendon
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-8666
Fax: 205-348-9046

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Information Resources Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Journalism, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Learning Sciences
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, And Communications Engineering, Other
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Early Childhood And Family Studies
Family And Community Services
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

54,072

Applied

43,290

Accepted

32,458

Enrolled

Female Admissions

32,522

Females Applied

26,161

Females Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

21,550

Males Applied

17,129

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.77

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview 0 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	March 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	613	550	680
SAT Math	612	530	690
ACT Composite	26	22	31

Financial Aid

15,520

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,576

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

34,598

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,156

Avg. Loan Aid

15,782

Avg. Grant Aid

13,663

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55.78%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

32,458

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

60%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.77%
Black or African American	10.72%
White or Caucasian	73.36%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.36%
Asian	1.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	3.44%
Other	3.86%

Gender

Male (43.6%)

Female (56.4%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	28%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming/Football, Get On Board Day/Week of Welcome and Honors Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
co-educational, religious, professional

Most popular organizations:
ABXY Gaming Network, UA Dance Marathon, International Student Association, Student Government Association and Black Student Union

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour patrols by University of Alabama Police (UAPD), certified law enforcement personnel

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No
Golf
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer			No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No
Cross-country Running
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer
Softball	No
Swimming And Diving
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,969

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,515

Part-time - 454

Male - 964

Female - 1,005