The University of Alabama
#170 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
The University of Alabama is a public institution that was founded in 1831. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,458 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,143 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. The University of Alabama's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #170. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,900; out-of-state tuition and fees are $33,200.
As the flagship campus of The University of Alabama system, the Tuscaloosa campus is often referred to as "The Capstone." UA students have more than 500 student organizations to get involved in on campus – and freshmen have to live there, too. There are close to 70 fraternities and sororities in the school's influential Greek system, made up of more than 11,500 students. The Alabama Crimson Tide sports teams are notorious competitors in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, cheered on by an costumed elephant mascot named Big Al. There is also a men's and women's wheelchair basketball program. Students can boat and fish in the nearby Black Warrior River. For a road trip, the city of Birmingham is about 60 miles away.
The university has a highly ranked School of Law in Tuscaloosa. As a research institution, UA offers opportunities for all students to get involved in projects. There is an annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference that showcases individual work. Undergraduates can get a leg up on networking, too, through Future Alumni for Tradition and Excellence, or FATE. And speaking of alumni, notable UA graduates include legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, New York Yankees sportscaster Mel Allen and "Forrest Gump" author Winston Groom.
The University of Alabama is a public institution that was founded in 1831. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,458 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,143 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. The University of Alabama's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #170. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,900; out-of-state tuition and fees are $33,200.
As the flagship campus of The University of Alabama system, the Tuscaloosa campus is often referred to as "The Capstone." UA students have more than 500 student organizations to get involved in on campus – and freshmen have to live there, too. There are close to 70 fraternities and sororities in the school's influential Greek system, made up of more than 11,500 students. The Alabama Crimson Tide sports teams are notorious competitors in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, cheered on by an costumed elephant mascot named Big Al. There is also a men's and women's wheelchair basketball program. Students can boat and fish in the nearby Black Warrior River. For a road trip, the city of Birmingham is about 60 miles away.
The university has a highly ranked School of Law in Tuscaloosa. As a research institution, UA offers opportunities for all students to get involved in projects. There is an annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference that showcases individual work. Undergraduates can get a leg up on networking, too, through Future Alumni for Tradition and Excellence, or FATE. And speaking of alumni, notable UA graduates include legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, New York Yankees sportscaster Mel Allen and "Forrest Gump" author Winston Groom.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Suburban
In-state tuition and fees
$11,900
Undergraduate Enrollment
32,458
Acceptance Rate
80%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$33,200
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,900
Room & Board
$13,316(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$16,577
$21,534
$21,534
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$33,200
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,900
Room & Board
$13,316(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$16,577
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
55%
19:1
51%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
29%
N/A
Engineering
11%
N/A
Health Professions and Related Programs
9%
N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
9%
N/A
Social Sciences
9%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
120
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
63%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
17%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
9,435
Citations Per Publication
13:1
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Students
32,458
Graduate Enrollment
6,186
Total Enrollment
38,644
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
28,886
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
21%
Minority Enrollment
21%
Minority Enrollment
73%
White
11%
Black
6%
Hispanic
4%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
1%
Asian
1%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
91+
Sports Teams
43
Fraternities
25
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
55%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
48%
Average Debt at Graduation
$38,602
$44,620
$44,620
Graduation Rate
55%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
48%
Average Debt at Graduation
$38,602
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