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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, ALPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in the city setting of Birmingham, AL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
11.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 740
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 30
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $162,018
Earnings 5yr: $171,066
Debt: N/A
Optometry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,890
Earnings 5yr: $120,051
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,379
Earnings 5yr: $144,920
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $140,663
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,395
Earnings 5yr: $132,670
Debt: N/A
Systems Science and Theory.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,712
Earnings 5yr: $148,357
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,501
Earnings 5yr: $128,054
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,049
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,581
Earnings 5yr: $116,130
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,503
Earnings 5yr: $121,212
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,084
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,063
Earnings 5yr: $105,063
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,654
Earnings 5yr: $101,625
Debt: $24,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,679
Earnings 5yr: $111,404
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,073
Earnings 5yr: $83,804
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,415
Earnings 5yr: $85,321
Debt: $22,676
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,089
Earnings 5yr: $99,457
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,589
Earnings 5yr: $87,901
Debt: $26,354
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,091
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,420
Earnings 5yr: $94,452
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,749
In-State Tuition$9,098
Out-of-State Tuition$22,562
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
34%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
51%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,572
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,501
Completion Signals
64%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,832
Est. Monthly Payment
$171/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$51,307
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