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TU

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, ALPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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77%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$22,420
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
33.2K
Students
Very Large campus body
$52,233
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

The University of Alabama is a public institution located in the city setting of Tuscaloosa, AL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 33.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
33.2K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading590 - 690
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 710
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 31
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing29% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,164
Earnings 5yr: $140,861
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,262
Earnings 5yr: $119,652
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,062
Earnings 5yr: $108,815
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,980
Earnings 5yr: $102,009
Debt: $22,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,515
Earnings 5yr: $114,582
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,179
Earnings 5yr: $126,862
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,931
Earnings 5yr: $100,203
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,393
Earnings 5yr: $110,434
Debt: $21,875
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,857
Earnings 5yr: $97,080
Debt: $23,003
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,953
Earnings 5yr: $99,694
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,943
Earnings 5yr: $108,377
Debt: $23,821
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,079
Earnings 5yr: $91,807
Debt: $24,755
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,999
Earnings 5yr: $93,809
Debt: $26,787
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,685
Earnings 5yr: $86,784
Debt: $25,454
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,621
Earnings 5yr: $79,435
Debt: $23,000
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,114
Earnings 5yr: $103,502
Debt: $21,675
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,532
Earnings 5yr: $80,311
Debt: $25,006
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,020
Earnings 5yr: $84,758
Debt: $25,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,811
Earnings 5yr: $79,720
Debt: $25,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,899
Earnings 5yr: $69,002
Debt: $20,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$22,420
In-State Tuition$12,180
Out-of-State Tuition$34,172
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

18%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$52,233
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,221

Completion Signals

73%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
89%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,986
Est. Monthly Payment
$194/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$91,847
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