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The University of Alabama
Overview
The University of Alabama / Department of Consumer Sciences is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 24 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or GMAT (50th percentile or higher) Capstone |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
37
Applied
31
Accepted
31
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | July 1st | Yes |
| Winter deadline | January 1st | January 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE or GMAT (50th percentile or higher) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
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| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
73
Total Graduate Students
73%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
26%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.74% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 5.48% |
| Unknown | 1.37% |
Gender
Male (49%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
15
Total faculty
Full-time - 12
Part-time - 3
Male (7)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Consumer economics, financial planning, policy evaluation, retirement preparedness, financial wellness |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 870158
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0158
United States
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0158
United States