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The University of Alabama
Overview
The University of Alabama / Economics, Finance and Legal Studies Department is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Economics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Finance | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Economics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Finance |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GMAT, GRE Comprehensive exam (MA), thesis (MS) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or GMAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
117
Applied
39
Accepted
14
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 | January 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | June 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GMAT, GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE or GMAT |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
55
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
89%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 32% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.82% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (72%)
Female (27%)
Faculty
38
Total faculty
Full-time - 37
Part-time - 1
Male (32)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Taxation, futures market, monetary theory and policy, income distribution |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Box 870224
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States