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IPEDS ID: 100751
OPE ID: 00105100
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The University of Alabama
739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0166
General information:  (205) 348-6010
Website:  www.ua.edu/
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting:  City: Small
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  31,647 (26,234 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  19 to 1
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Admissionsgobama.ua.edu
Apply Onlineapply.ua.edu
Financial Aidfinancialaid.ua.edu
Net Price Calculatoroira.ua.edu
Mission Statement
  www.ua.edu/mission.html
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
4%
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance education opportunities - undergraduate level
Distance education opportunities - graduate level
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty1,217443
Instructional1,217443
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-1,628
Instructional-1,628
Research and public service-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees
In-state$7,000$7,900$8,600$9,2007.0%
Out-of-state$19,200$20,500$21,900$22,9504.8%
Books and supplies$1,100$1,100$1,100$1,1000.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$10,400$10,206$10,781$12,45015.5%
Other$3,065$2,475$3,458$3,96714.7%
Off Campus
Room and board$10,400$10,206$10,781$12,45015.5%
Other$3,065$2,475$3,458$3,96714.7%
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,065$2,475$3,458$3,96714.7%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
In-state
On Campus$21,565$21,681$23,939$26,71711.6%
Off Campus$21,565$21,681$23,939$26,71711.6%
Off Campus with Family$11,165$11,475$13,158$14,2678.4%
Out-of-state
On Campus$33,765$34,281$37,239$40,4678.7%
Off Campus$33,765$34,281$37,239$40,4678.7%
Off Campus with Family$23,365$24,075$26,458$28,0175.9%
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 Multiyear Tuition Calculator
Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2012-2013
In-state tuition$9,200
In-state fees$0
Out-of-state tuition$22,950
Out-of-state fees$0
  • There is no set "per credit hour" charge at the University; we have estimated an overall average per credit hour rate.
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid14,19076%————
Grant or scholarship aid3,18158%$26,813,167$8,429
Federal grants1,16221%$5,584,992$4,806
Pell grants1,16221%$5,215,593$4,488
Other federal grants3907%$369,399$947
State/local government grant or scholarships2354%$133,931$570
Institutional grants or scholarships2,53046%$21,094,244$8,338
Student loan aid2,37843%$29,637,483$12,463
Federal student loans1,91935%$18,321,667$9,548
Other student loans2,23141%$11,315,816$5,072
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid112,77052%$100,335,039$7,857
Pell grants5,60123%$25,219,826$4,503
Federal student loans8,77536%$69,177,075$7,883
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$15,961$16,568$16,255
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$13,732$13,866$13,815
$30,001 – $48,000$15,570$15,617$15,630
$48,001 – $75,000$18,174$18,516$18,312
$75,001 – $110,000$19,294$20,155$19,410
$110,001 and more$19,532$20,378$20,429
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2011
Total enrollment31,647
Undergraduate enrollment26,234
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment1,460
Graduate enrollment5,413
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 91% Part-time: 9%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 47% Female: 53%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 1% Asian: 1% Black or African American: 12% Hispanic/Latino: 2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 79% Two or more races: 1% Race/ethnicity unknown: 0% Non-resident alien: 3%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 92% 25 and over: 8% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 57% Out-of-state: 42% Foreign countries: 1% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 62% Part-time: 38%
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Undergraduate application fee (2012-2013): $40
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2012
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants26,40911,15215,257
Percent admitted53%54%53%
Percent admitted who enrolled46%47%44%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2012 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1,43322%
ACT4,80375%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading500620
SAT Math500640
SAT Writing490610
ACT Composite2230
ACT English2231
ACT Math2128
ACT Writing68
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 86% Part-time students: 50%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 77 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 66% Transfer-out rate: 21%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 38% 6-year: 66% 8-year: 69%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 64% Female: 67%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: American Indian or Alaska Native: 59% Asian: 66% Black or African American: 59% Hispanic/Latino: 67% White: 67% Race/ethnicity unknown: 62% Non-resident alien: 61%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctorPostgraduate
Certificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies5---
American/United States Studies/Civilization105--
Latin American Studies00--
Women's Studies-3--
Category total158--
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General142910-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography100--
Microbiology, General5---
Category total157910-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting187820-
Business Administration and Management, General353d1432-
Business/Managerial Economics49202-
Finance, General178221-
Management Information Systems, General82---
Management Science48381-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General217505-
Restaurant/Food Services Management111d---
Taxation-18--
Category total1,225d37311-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising9420--
Journalism557--
Mass Communication/Media Studies--8-
Public Relations/Image Management141---
Radio and Television1185--
Speech Communication and Rhetoric7918--
Category total487508-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General25235-
Category total25235-
Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services-11115
Early Childhood Education and Teaching00--
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-30015
Educational Statistics and Research Methods--2-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision--18d-
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship--12-
Elementary Education and Teaching1402117
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration-1414-
Music Teacher Education7---
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching10621--
Secondary Education and Teaching6650d105
Secondary School Administration/Principalship--2-
Special Education and Teaching, General481735
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor-5--
Category total367169d63d47
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering1580-
Chemical Engineering5861-
Civil Engineering, General92222-
Construction Engineering18---
Electrical and Electronics Engineering53104-
Engineering Mechanics-31-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering-4--
Materials Engineering-01-
Mechanical Engineering92d165-
Metallurgical Engineering66--
Category total334d7514-
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing-10--
English Language and Literature, General77196-
Category total77296-
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles, General62---
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General80d138d--
Family Resource Management Studies, General37d---
Human Development and Family Studies, General67d---
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other49d---
Category total295d138d--
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General22---
German Language and Literature-2--
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General-96-
Spanish Language and Literature17---
Category total39116-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer17---
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist64---
Dietetics/Dietitian57d---
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other6653--
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management37---
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor-3--
Nursing Practice--69-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse186d36--
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist-30--
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor-12--
Category total427d13469-
History
History, General106207-
Category total106207-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies938--
Category total938--
Legal Professions and Studies
Law--175-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other-79d--
Category total-79d175-
Library Science
Library and Information Science-110--
Category total-110--
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General--2-
Mathematical Statistics and Probability-42-
Mathematics, General30134-
Category total30178-
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General86d-3-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--1-
Category total86d-4-
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science16---
Category total16---
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other--1-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--4-
Category total--5-
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy16---
Religion/Religious Studies4---
Category total20---
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General1794-
Geology/Earth Science, General2673-
Physics, General575-
Category total482312-
Psychology
Educational Psychology-1336
Psychology, General1781311-
School Psychology--0-
Category total17826146
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration-9--
Social Work592012-
Category total592102-
Social Sciences
Anthropology27145-
Geography218--
International Relations and Affairs27---
Political Science and Government, General15931-
Sociology0---
Category total234256-
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation120--
Dance, General29---
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General2118--
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other-6--
Fine/Studio Arts, General473--
Interior Design35---
Music, General2072-
Category total164342-
Grand total4,4821,57142753
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2011-2012 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-A MenWomen
All Track Combined7485
Baseball44–
Basketball1917
Football138–
Golf810
Gymnastics–20
Rowing–77
Soccer–25
Softball–21
Swimming and Diving3926
Tennis128
Volleyball–17
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges1/1/1897 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools(!)7/1/1926 -  Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics12/1/1970 -  Accredited
Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics1/1/1972 -  Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs2/1/1959 -  Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs10/10/1969 - 6/1/2002Resigned
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) - Graduate degree programs10/10/1969 -  Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels4/21/2001 -  Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels4/21/2001 -  Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language9/1/2002 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1990 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/2003 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1945 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1986 -  Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools1/1/1954 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession122
Drug law violations707572
Liquor law violations176156
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations335959
Liquor law violations7121
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible193
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery775
Aggravated assault233
Burglary514668
Motor vehicle theft342
Arson011
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible173
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery221
Aggravated assault210
Burglary413360
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson011
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate5.6%
Number in default206
Number in repayment3,625
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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