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 Statistics	×
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	×
Real Estate	×
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	×
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
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	×
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

56,795

Applied

43,531

Accepted

34,389

Enrolled

Female Admissions

33,691

Females Applied

26,025

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

23,104

Males Applied

17,506

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.86

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

Application Deadlines

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	617	560	670
SAT Math	612	540	680
ACT Composite	26	22	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,684

In-state

34,542

Out-of-state

11,684

In-district

Fees

800

Full-time student fees

15,116

Room & board

9,800

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

17,699

Avg. Financial Aid Package

21,106

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

33,786

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,069

Avg. Loan Aid

17,380

Avg. Grant Aid

15,842

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57.1%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

34,389

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

60%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.55%
Black or African American	11.45%
White or Caucasian	70.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.35%
Asian	1.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	3.75%
Other	3.5%

Gender

Male (43.53%)

Female (56.47%)

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:
UA Miracle, ABXY Gaming Network, International Student Association, Student Government Association and Back 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

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Faculty

2,065

Total Faculty

Full-time - 1,616

Part-time - 449

Male - 1,009

Female - 1,056