University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Alabama is a public institution established in 1831 with suburban setting located at Tuscaloosa. It is ranked 110 in National Universities in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester based academic calender. Students have more than 250 student organizations to get involved in. It offers opportunities for all students to get involved in research projects and individual work is showcased in the annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference.

#110th in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1831
Selectivity Low
Size Large
33,305 Undergraduates
Website http://www.ua.edu/

Learning

23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$45,022
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$20,575
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,780
Outstate Tuition Fee $29,230
Room and Board Fees $10,102
$42,700 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

53% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$40 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.66 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE,DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Graduate from a U.S. high school Have earned a “C” or better in a university-level composition course level 101 or higher (ESL courses do not qualify). This must be an in-person class, not online. Speak English as a native language.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$15,376 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$13,777 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $45,022
97% Students with need received Financial Aid
58% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Elite Scholar (In-State Merit Scholarships)
Total Worth Value of tuition for up to four years for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate or law studies
One year of on-campus housing at regular room rate
$1,000 per year stipend for four years
$2,000 one-time allowance for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA)
$2,000 book scholarship ($500 per year for four years)
Eligibility First time freshmen
Minimum Criteria 4.0 GPA and a 36 ACT or 1600 SAT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline December 15
Presidential Elite (Out-of-State Merit Scholarships)
Total Worth Value of tuition for up to four years for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate or law studies
One year of on-campus housing at regular room rate
$1,000 per year stipend for four years
$2,000 one-time allowance for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA)
$2,000 book scholarship ($500 per year for four years)
Eligibility First time freshmen who meet the December 15 scholarship deadline, have a qualifying score
Minimum Criteria 4.0 GPA and a 36 ACT or 1600 SAT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline December 15
National Alumni Association Crimson Scholarships
Total Worth Value of in-state or out-of-state tuition for 4 years
Plus an additional $3,500 per year for 4 years
$300 book grant each year for 4 years
$2,000 study abroad or summer research (to be used after one full academic year at UA)
Eligibility Applicant must be a first-time freshman. Students from Madison County, Alabama, and the contiguous counties of Jackson, Limestone, Marshall, and Morgan, are given priority consideration for a Gowen or Steven Mitchell Crimson Scholarship and must submit a typed one-page narrative statement describing personal financial need.
Minimum Criteria A minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale), a minimum 32 ACT or 1450 SAT [evidence based reading and writing plus math] for in-state and 33 ACT or 1490 SAT [evidence based reading and writing plus math] for out-of-state applicants, and demonstrate extensive leadership. While not a requirement, we prefer an applicant is ranked in the top 2% of their high school graduating class.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 15

Other Scholarships

Alumni Heritage Scholarship
Total Worth $500 for the freshman year only.
Details 1. Available to children and grandchildren of UA degree holders who are also members of the National Alumni Association
Entering freshmen (no transfer students)
The value of the award is $500 for the freshman year only.
The student must be enrolled in full-time on-campus courses for both the 2018 fall semester and 2019 spring semester; currently a minimum of 12 hours is considered full-time.
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Students

33,305 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
87% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
68% Students graduate within 6 years