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

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Latin American Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography	×
Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology	×
Microbiology, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Statistics	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Information Resources Management	×
Insurance	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Real Estate	×
Restaurant/food Services Management	×
Tourism And Travel Services Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Journalism	×
Journalism, Other	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Radio And Television	×
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	×
Informatics	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Learning Sciences	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
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	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Manufacturing Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Metallurgical Engineering	×
Mining And Mineral Engineering	×
Petroleum Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General	×
Consumer Economics	×
Early Childhood And Family Studies	×
Family And Community Services	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, Other	×
Family Resource Management Studies, General	×
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General	×
Human Development And Family Studies, General	×
Human Development, Family Studies, And Related Services, Other	×
Human Nutrition	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer	×
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Hospital And Health Care Facilities Administration/management	×
Music Therapy/therapist	×
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Statistics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Data Science, General	×
Geography And Environmental Studies	×
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
Human Services, General	×	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Criminology	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, 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 Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

38,129

Applied

20,321

Accepted

35,621

Enrolled

Female Admissions

36,466

Females Applied

26,147

Females Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

25,528

Males Applied

17,977

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.85

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	July 15th	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	617	560	680
SAT Math	605	530	680
ACT Composite	26	22	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,918

In-state

35,924

Out-of-state

11,918

In-district

Fees

800

Full-time student fees

15,478

Room & board

10,000

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

18,351

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,857

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

33,933

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,067

Avg. Loan Aid

17,494

Avg. Grant Aid

16,124

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

35,621

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

58%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.09%
Black or African American	12.51%
White or Caucasian	69.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.34%
Asian	1.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.97%
Other	3.39%

Gender

Male (43.21%)

Female (56.79%)

Campus Life

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/Weeks 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, music

Most popular organizations:
International Student Association, Paws of UA, Delta Gamma, Alpha Gamma Delta and Future Alumni Association

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No		No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No
Crew	No
Cross-country Running	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No		No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Bowling	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing	No	No
Rowing	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No
Soccer			No
Softball			No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis			No
Track And Field	No		No
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

2,068

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,678

Part-time - 390

Male - 1,021

Female - 1,047