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The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

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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

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
American/united States Studies/civilization Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography Checkmark
Microbiology, General Checkmark
Neuroscience Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Business/commerce, General Checkmark
Business/managerial Economics Checkmark
Finance, General Checkmark
Hospitality Administration/management, General Checkmark
Information Resources Management Checkmark
Management Information Systems, General Checkmark
Management Science Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management, General Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Advertising Checkmark
Journalism, Other Checkmark
Public Relations/image Management Checkmark
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other Checkmark
Speech Communication And Rhetoric Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General Checkmark
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching Checkmark
Learning Sciences Checkmark
Music Teacher Education Checkmark
Secondary Education And Teaching Checkmark
Special Education And Teaching, General Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General Checkmark
Architectural Engineering Checkmark
Chemical Engineering Checkmark
Civil Engineering, General Checkmark
Computer Engineering, General Checkmark
Construction Engineering Checkmark
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Checkmark
Electrical, Electronics, And Communications Engineering, Other Checkmark
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering Checkmark
Manufacturing Engineering Checkmark
Mechanical Engineering Checkmark
Metallurgical Engineering Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General Checkmark
Early Childhood And Family Studies Checkmark
Family And Community Services Checkmark
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General Checkmark
Family Resource Management Studies, General Checkmark
Human Development And Family Studies, General Checkmark
Human Nutrition Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General Checkmark
Spanish Language And Literature Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist Checkmark
Public Health, General Checkmark
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Science Checkmark
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology Checkmark
Sport And Fitness Administration/management Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Philosophy Checkmark
Religion/religious Studies Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Geology/earth Science, General Checkmark
Physics, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
Social Work Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Anthropology, General Checkmark
Criminology Checkmark
Economics, General Checkmark
Geography Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Dance, General Checkmark
Design And Visual Communications, General Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Interior Design Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

58,418
Applied
44,295
Accepted
33,435
Enrolled
76%
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Female Admissions

35,087
Females Applied
26,851
Females Accepted
77%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

23,331
Males Applied
17,444
Males Accepted
75%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

40
Application Fee
3.87
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 Not reported July 15th No
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 613 570 680
SAT Math 612 550 690
ACT Composite 26 22 30

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

11,380
In-state
33,372
Out-of-state
11,380
In-district
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Fees

800
Full-time student fees
15,016
Room & board
9,700
Room only

Financial Aid

16,132
Avg. Financial Aid Package
17,101
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
34,327
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,013
Avg. Loan Aid
16,078
Avg. Grant Aid
14,052
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
97% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
55.86%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

33,435
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
61%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.92%
Black or African American 11.03%
White or Caucasian 72.27%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.29%
Asian 1.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.09%
Two or more races 3.56%
Other 3.59%

Gender

Male (43.63%)
Female (56.37%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
International housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 28%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Homecoming/Football, Get On Board Day/Week of Welcome and Honors Week

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
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Local fraternities Checkmark
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More
Please see school's website
Most popular organizations:
ABXY Gaming Network, UA Dance Marathon, International Student Association, Student Government Association and Black Student Union

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour patrols by University of Alabama Police (UAPD), certified law enforcement personnel

Athletics

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Men's Sports

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

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

Faculty

2,036
Total Faculty
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,579
Part-time - 457
Male - 981
Female - 1,055
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