University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Alabama

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
$3,892
$4,208
$4,664
$5,096
9.3%
Out-of-state
$8,644
$9,296
$10,352
$11,432
10.4%
Books and supplies
$900
$900
$900
$1,000
11.1%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$9,080
$8,924
$8,924
$8,969
0.5%
Other
$2,438
$3,575
$3,750
$4,050
8.0%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$8,904
$8,924
$8,924
$8,969
0.5%
Other
$3,375
$3,575
$3,750
$4,050
8.0%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,375
$3,575
$3,750
$4,050
8.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$16,310
$17,607
$18,238
$19,115
4.8%
Off Campus
$17,071
$17,607
$18,238
$19,115
4.8%
Off Campus with Family
$8,167
$8,683
$9,314
$10,146
8.9%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$21,062
$22,695
$23,926
$25,451
6.4%
Off Campus
$21,823
$22,695
$23,926
$25,451
6.4%
Off Campus with Family
$12,919
$13,771
$15,002
$16,482
9.9%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$30
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
4,418
1,857
2,561
Percent admitted
84%
84%
83%
Percent admitted who enrolled
41%
44%
39%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
92
6%
ACT
1,411
93%
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
480
630
SAT Math
500
650
ACT Composite
21
27
ACT English
21
28
ACT Math
19
26
  • UAB does not collect or use the results of the ACT or SAT writing tests.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
7/1/1970 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dentistry (DENT) – Programs leading to the D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree; advanced dental education programs (general practice residency, advanced general dentistry, and specialty programs)
7/8/1951 –
Accredited
Endodontics
12/9/1966 –
Accredited
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
12/9/1966 –
Accredited
Pediatric Dentistry
12/9/1966 –
Accredited
Periodontics
12/9/1966 –
Accredited
Prosthodontics
12/9/1966 –
Accredited
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
5/24/1968 –
Accredited
Post Doctoral – Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)
12/8/1977 –
Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Dietetics (DIETI) – Dietetic Internship
1/1/1963 –
Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) – Professional Programs
1/1/1970 –
Accredited
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Optometry (OPT) – Professional degree programs
4/15/1973 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
5/1/1967 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs
10/1/1969 –
Accredited
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
3/20/1985 –
Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) – Graduate programs in health services administration
7/1/1968 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
3/3/2000 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
3/3/2000 –
Accredited
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) – Institutions and programs at the certificate, master’s, or doctoral degree level
7/10/1981 –
Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health (PH) – Graduate schools of public health
10/17/1978 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
1/1/1975 –
Accredited
Radiologic Technology (RADTT) – Programs for radiation therapists
7/1/1990 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) – Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist
6/27/1973 –
Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) – Programs leading to the M.D. degree
7/1/1946 –
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
9/1/1992 –
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
9/1/1991 –
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
7/1/2009 –
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
1/1/1973 –
Accredited