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901

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Alabama

United States

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) program at UAB, offered by the Department of Social Work within the College of Arts & Sciences, is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This program is designed to prepare graduates for generalist social work practice, focusing on diverse and vulnerable populations while emphasizing human rights and social and economic justice. Students gain hands-on experience through a required field practicum in a social service agency, preparing them for entry-level professional social work roles and further graduate-level education.
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Location

701 20th St S, Birmingham, Alabama, 35233

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Total Cost

$28,980

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Median Salary

$43,500

Ranking

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#137

US World and News Report

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#169

The World University Rankings

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#901

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

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Acceptance rate

88.17%

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Yield Rate

20.07%

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SAT range

1190-1430

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ACT range

23-30

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$28,980

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In State Cost

$11,640

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Out of State Cost

$28,980

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In State Tuition Fees

$11,640

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Room And Board

$13,240

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Living Cost

$20,221

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Average Total Aid Awarded

$8,640

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

54.49% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $8,640.

Scholarships

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Annie Cornwall Endowed Scholarship - Awarded to students enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program at UAB. Requires solid academic promise (at least 3.0 GPA) and demonstrated financial need. Two letters of recommendation are required.; "I Am My Brother's Keeper" Scholarship - For entering freshmen who participated in Birmingham's I Am My Brother's Keeper (IAMBK) Leadership Institute. Requires admission to UAB by April 1 of their senior year, an ACT composite score of 24 or higher, submission of FAFSA by April 1, and documentation from the IAMBK Institute.; BSMART Scholarship - Requires a BSMART Scholarship Application, resume, essay, and two letters of recommendation from UAB Faculty members. This is an annual award and is not renewable.; Ada Long Honors Scholarship (UHP) - Awarded annually to a student entering or currently in the University Honors Program (UHP).; UAB African American Faculty Association Endowed Scholarship - Based on academic promise and achievements of current full-time UAB students. Requires graduation from a public high school in the Birmingham metropolitan area, US citizenship or permanent residency, and two letters of recommendation (one from a UAB faculty or staff member).; FAFSA - Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is necessary to determine eligibility for financial aid.
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    International Scholarship

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    FAFSA

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    IB Scholarship

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    Betty Loeb Scholarship for Painting

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    Amy Royer Leadership Award in the College of Arts and Sciences

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    Annie Cornwall Endowed Scholarship

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    "I Am My Brother's Keeper" Scholarship

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    BSMART Scholarship

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    Ada Long Honors Scholarship (UHP)

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    UAB African American Faculty Association Endowed Scholarship

Application Requirements

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Academics

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Student Faculty Ratio

18:1

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Graduation Rate

62%

Most Popular Majors (2)

Art History

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Students

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Full-Time Enrollment

9592

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Admission Policy

GPA: Require; Rank: Not Used; Prep Courses: Require; Recommendations: Not Used

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International Students

2.34%

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Rentention Rate

80%

Placements

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Median Earnings After Graduation

$43,500

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Graduation Rate

62%

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Job Placement

71%

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