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QS Rank:

951

The University of Alabama

Alabama

United States

Overview

The University of Alabama is a major, comprehensive, student-centered research university founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college. Dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service, UA provides a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from highly qualified faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. On a typical day on our beautiful and historic Southern campus, an undergraduate student works side by side with a top molecular biologist researching Parkinson's disease and students participate in a wide variety of community service projects in the Tuscaloosa area. Fall weekends are alive with the excitement of Alabama football -- and Roll Tide Roll echoes across the campus. Ranked among the top public universities in the nation in the enrollment of National Merit scholars and a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright U.S. Student Awards, UA's rising tide of academic excellence is attracting the best and brightest students from Alabama and across the nation. The 2023 freshman class includes 300 National Merit Scholars, bringing the total number of currently enrolled National Merit Scholars to 1,142. Both numbers are the highest in UA history. UA's graduates and students include numerous Rhodes, Goldwater, Truman and Hollings Scholars. Participation in original research and creative activity is a hallmark of the undergraduate experience at UA, with students working closely with faculty on a wide variety of challenging and innovative projects. In addition to equipping our students to succeed academically, The University of Alabama's programs set the bar high for character, service and citizenship. Students are encouraged to participate in one or more of 600 campus organizations. Campus ministries are thriving. At The University of Alabama, our students are members of a proud family that is more than 190 years old.

Location

719 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401

Website

https://admissions.ua.edu

Total Cost

$34,542

Median Salary

$47,722

Ranking

#419

US World and News Report

#512

The World University Rankings

#951

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

76.64%

Yield Rate

18.45%

SAT range

1110-1360

ACT range

22-30

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$34,542

In State Cost

$11,684

Out of State Cost

$34,542

In State Tuition Fees

$11,684

Room And Board

$13,616

Living Cost

$20,544

Average Total Aid Awarded

$21,106

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

40.9% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $21,106.

Scholarships

Automatic Merit Scholarships - Considered for students who apply by the priority deadline (December 5 for Fall/Summer, November 3 for Spring) and meet the December 15 scholarship priority deadline for admitted students.; Competitive Scholarships - Deadline: December 5 for Fall/Summer, November 3 for Spring.; UA Scholar (USD 16,716) - 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (critical reading and math only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, meeting the December 15 scholarship priority deadline. Award is two-thirds tuition or $66,864 over four years.; Capstone Scholar (USD 3,500) - 27 ACT or 1210-1240 SAT (critical reading and math only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, meeting the December 15 scholarship priority deadline. Award is $14,000 over four years.; Collegiate Scholar (USD 4,000) - 28 ACT or 1250-1280 SAT (critical reading and math only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, meeting the December 15 scholarship priority deadline. Award is $16,000 over four years.; Foundation in Excellence Scholar - 29 ACT or 1290-1320 SAT (critical reading and math only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, meeting the December 15 scholarship priority deadline.