The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Alabama

The University of Alabama

Website: http://www.ua.edu/
Address: 739 University Blvd , Tuscaloosa , Alabama – 35487-0166
Phone: (205) 348-6010

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type
Four or more years Public

Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Post-master’s certificate, Doctorate, First professional degree

Campus setting
Midsize City

Campus housing
Yes

Carnegie classification
Research Universities (high research activity)

Athletics (football)
NCAA, Southeastern Conference

Religious affiliation
Not applicable

Calendar system
Semester

Remedial services
Yes

Academic/career counseling service
Yes

Employment services for students
Yes

Placement services for completers
Yes

On-campus daycare
Yes

Distance learning
Yes

ROTC
Yes

Study abroad
Yes

Weekend/evening college
Yes

ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION

Application fee
$35

STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN

Applicants
18,500
8,160
10,340

Percent admitted
60%
59%
62%

Admitted applicants who enrolled
46%
48%
44%

TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75

SAT Critical reading
490
600

SAT Math
490
610

SAT Writing
–
–

ACT Composite
21
27

ACT English
21
28

ACT Math
19
26

Secondary school GPA
Required

Secondary school record
Required

Completion of college preparatory program
Recommended

Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended

Admissions test scores
Required

COST

EXPENSES
AMOUNT

In-state tuition
$6,400

Out-of-state tuition
$18,000

Books and supplies
$1,000

On-campus room and board
$9,842

On-campus other expenses
$3,154

FINANCIAL AID

TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT

Financial aid
67%
–

Federal grant aid
13%
$3,692

State or local grant aid
4%
$633

Institutional grant aid
42%
–

Loan aid
38%
$5,477

STUDENT BODY

ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN

Enrolled
27,014
46%
54%

Estimated undergraduates enrolled
22,343

Estimated graduates enrolled
3,978

Undergraduates 24 years old
91%

Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
8%

GRADUATION RATE

Total
64%

Men
61%

Women
67%

Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
36%

Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
59%

Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
64%

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$5,278
$5,700
$6,400
$7,000
9.4%
Out-of-state
$15,294
$16,518
$18,000
$19,200
6.7%
Books and supplies
$950
$950
$1,000
$1,100
10.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$8,550
$8,950
$9,842
$10,400
5.7%
Other
$3,093
$3,002
$3,254
$3,065
-5.8%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$17,871
$18,602
$20,496
$21,565
5.2%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$27,887
$29,420
$32,096
$33,765
5.2%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$40
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
18,967
8,339
10,628
Percent admitted
59%
59%
58%
Percent admitted who enrolled
46%
48%
45%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
 
X
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Recommendations
 
X
Formal demonstration of competencies
 
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
1,797
35%
ACT
4,305
84%
Test Scores
25th 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 Reading
490
620
SAT Math
500
620
ACT Composite
21
28
ACT English
21
29
ACT Math
20
27
ACT Writing
6
8
  • The University of Alabama employs a competitive freshman admission process that includes reviewing and evaluating each application on an individual basis for an applicant’s abilities as a scholar. Decisions about the potential for a student’s academic success are based on ACT and/or SAT performance, high school grade point average and high school course schedule. The writing section of either the ACT or SAT is required. UA is looking for students that show a commitment to academics and who welcome the robust exchange of ideas that occur within a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1897 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
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 Dietetics
12/1/1970 –
Accredited
Dietetics (DIET) – Coordinated Program in Dietetics
1/1/1972 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
2/1/1959 –
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology (AUD) – Graduate degree programs
10/10/1969 – 6/1/2002
Resigned
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) – Graduate degree programs
10/10/1969 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/21/2001 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
4/21/2001 –
Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
9/1/2002 –
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 schools
1/1/1954 –
Accredited