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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,202
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $66,081
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
The University of Alabama is a public college in Tuscaloosa, AL with 33,227 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1285 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,202 per year ($18,067 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,081 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 58,418
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 44,295
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing590–690
200800
SAT Math580–710
200800
ACT Composite24–31
136
What The University of Alabama looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $33,924
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,484
- Out-of-state tuition
- $35,342
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,067
- $30–48k$17,442
- $48–75k$17,545
- $75–110k$21,229
- $110k+$25,653
Get a personal estimate with The University of Alabama's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $66,081
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 33,227
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 22%
- White71%
- Hispanic8%
- Black12%
- Asian2%
The University of Alabama FAQ
What is The University of Alabama's acceptance rate?+
The University of Alabama admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–710 on SAT Math; the average total is 1285.
What ACT score do you need for The University of Alabama?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–31.
Is The University of Alabama test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to The University of Alabama?+
In Fall 2023, 58,418 students applied to The University of Alabama and 44,295 were admitted; 8,279 enrolled.
Does The University of Alabama consider legacy status?+
No. The University of Alabama reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does The University of Alabama require an essay?+
The University of Alabama reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does The University of Alabama cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $33,924 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,202.
What is The University of Alabama's graduation rate?+
74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 100751 · How we use this data
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