The University of Alabama, AL
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
The University of Alabama Rankings
Affordability52
Selectivity61
Retention72
Graduation50
Earnings42
Diversity23
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of Alabama
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing29%
Communication, Journalism10%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education6%
Engineering12%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences7%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into The University of Alabama
59%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–31
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of Alabama
$11K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$29K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of Alabama
39%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 34% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of Alabama
88%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 50% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 70% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 74% | 41% | 53% |
| Black | 59% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 71% | 33% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75% | 23% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 35% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 61% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 77% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of Alabama
93%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of Alabama
32,177
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
5,362
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 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 | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 39% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near The University of Alabama, AL
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