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The University of Alabama

#3 in Best Colleges in Alabama
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 4,126 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    A+
  5. Athletics
    A+
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    A
  10. Campus Food
    A-
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    C+
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The University of Alabama is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Southeastern Conference
Address
739 University Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Website
ua.edu

The University of Alabama Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
53%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
980-1230
ACT Range
23-31
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$20,133/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $18,686/ year
  • $30-48k
    $20,013/ year
  • $49-75k
    $22,425/ year
  • $76-110k
    $23,666/ year
  • $110k+
    $24,578/ year
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Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
23:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
84%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.218 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.243 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.242 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    474 Graduates
  • Finance
    430 Graduates
  • Marketing
    413 Graduates
  • Nursing
    411 Graduates
  • Accounting
    346 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    273 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    265 Graduates
  • Public Relations
    264 Graduates
  • Psychology
    238 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    206 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
29,220Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 194 responses
Report
  • Friendly
    33%
  • Enthusiastic
    14%
  • Southern Football fanatics
    12%
  • Southern charm
    9%
  • Greek
    8%
  • Loyal
    7%
  • Likes to party
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
67%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.358 responses
Poll
66%
of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.408 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 189 responses
Report
  • Roll Tide
    79%
  • Energetic
    7%
  • Tradition
    4%
  • Unique
    3%
  • Classic
    2%
  • Happy
    2%
  • Snobby
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.164 responses
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The University of Alabama Reviews

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I have absolutely fallen in LOVE with UA! The faculty and staff that I've come to know and interact with are all welcoming, inclusive, and genuinely care about helping each of their students succeed. There are lots of great study spaces around campus and there's always something to get involved in. I wish there was more ethnic diversity on campus and in the city of Tuscaloosa as a whole, but the school is composed of over 50% of its undergraduate students from states other than Alabama. This makes for a very unique undergraduate experience, and I never seem to run out of new people to meet or places to hear about! My biggest complaint about the University is the lack of transportation for going off campus. During my freshman year, I did not have access to a car so I couldn't get groceries, go to the town center, or really do anything off campus. It became very easy to feel stuck/get into a rut, and the amount of public transportation from campus to the rest of Tuscaloosa is limited.
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I love Alabama's active student life, an array of majors, school spirit, and greek life options! I feel safe on campus, have helpful and knowledgeable professors. Game day at the University of Alabama is unlike any other school. Pom poms shake throughout Bryant Denny Stadium and each spectator is completely invested in Alabama's sports teams. Moving 18 hours away from home was extremely nerve-racking but Alabama could not feel more like home. The amount of scholarship offered to out-of-state students is amazing and helps combat the high cost.
The University of Alabama is an amazing school. The professors were extremely professional and so enthusiastic about teaching. I could not recommend a better college to anyone. The environment is clean and the school really makes you feel as though you are part of a really large family. There are always events going on to meet new people and form connections. As long as you are willing to put in the effort, your professors will really work with you as best as they can. I wish there was a ten star rating I could click five times. Find a way to become a part of this school. I promise you will not regret it. Roll tide!