University of Alabama at Birmingham
Established in 1969 after a merger between the Medical College of Alabama and the Birmingham Extension Center of The University of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a 4-year public institution. UAB is home to 12 colleges and schools conferring degrees in over 120 areas of study. Additionally, UAB is the only Carnegie Tier 1 Research Institution in the state and houses one of the largest academic medical centers in the country. For athletically inclined students, UAB fields 18 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Blazers.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | March 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
98%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1234
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
22,563
Total Number of Undergrads
13,878
Classroom Sizes
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
58%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,568
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,400
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$12,307
|
| Books and Supplies | $1200
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
54%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,435
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,414
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,834
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,713
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$215
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
348
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
23%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blazers
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Conference USA
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Birmingham
Atlanta
Huntsville
Nashville
Mobile
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
70%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,400
What Students Are Saying
3.93
Average Rating
UAB is a school of excellent. The one thing you won't find here is a professor just giving you a grade. They have high expectations with little room for excuses.
Danielle from Grove Hill, AL
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