University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Alabama at Birmingham Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity54
Retention55
Graduation14
Earnings35
Diversity62
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Alabama at Birmingham
85%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
15%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education7%
Engineering8%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs23%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Science Technologies<1%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of Alabama at Birmingham
92%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Alabama at Birmingham
$9K
In-State Tuition
$20K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Alabama at Birmingham
51%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
51%
Repayment Rate
$234
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 45% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 51% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Alabama at Birmingham
82%
Retention Rate
22%
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 35% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 56% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 79% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 53% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 33% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 23% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 76% | 35% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Alabama at Birmingham
92%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Alabama at Birmingham
13,186
Undergraduates
60%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
8,087
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 26% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
Samford University
3 miles, S
Birmingham-Southern College
3 miles, W
Herzing University-Birmingham
3 miles, SW
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
6 miles, SW