Acceptance Rate
77%
Avg. SAT
1400
75th percentile
“SEC football powerhouse cradling the nation's biggest Honors College amid Tuscaloosa's lively Southern charm.”
Tuscaloosa, AL
Location
Midsize City
Campus Setting
Founded in 1831 as one of the South's earliest public universities, the University of Alabama stands as Alabama's flagship institution, blending historic roots with modern scale on a sprawling 1,200-acre campus. Students who thrive here embrace big-school energy, revel in school spirit, and enjoy Southern hospitality—outgoing types who join tailgates or service projects find their place, while those seeking intimate seminars or urban buzz might feel lost in the crowd. Tuscaloosa wraps the campus in a classic college-town feel, with affordable living, walkable downtown spots for barbecue and music, and mild winters offset by steamy, humid summers that keep outdoor plans indoors some days.
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You'll dive into strengths like the Culverhouse College of Business for accounting and management, the engineering school's hands-on labs, and top nursing and communications programs that send grads to major networks. Classrooms mix small upper-level seminars with packed intro lectures holding hundreds, where teaching assistants often lead discussions amid the 35,000 undergrads. The massive Honors College pulls top students into enriched classes and research early, though popular majors fill fast and demand solid grades to switch in.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
34,389 undergrad • 6,457 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
70%
Black / African American
12%
Hispanic / Latino
7%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Tuscaloosa, AL
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Weekends pulse with Crimson Tide football at Bryant-Denny Stadium, drawing 100,000 fans for traditions like the Million Dollar Band's halftime shows and Big Al the elephant mascot's antics. Greek life claims about a third of students, fueling formals, philanthropy, and lifelong networks, while 500 clubs cover outdoors, gaming, and activism. Freshmen bond in residence halls with modern amenities, but the vast campus means biking or busing between classes; the social scene skews lively with parties, though quieter dorms and study spots balance it amid Tuscaloosa's low-key vibe.
Housing
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Southeastern Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
89%
4 Years Graduation Rate
57%
6 Years Graduation Rate
74%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$59,221
89% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at The University of Alabama and return in the fall. 57% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 74% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
57%
4-5 years
17%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
25%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$11,100
Acceptance
77%
Undergrads
34,389
4-Year Grad Rate
57%
Endowment
$1.4B
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0100
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