The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · 33,227 undergraduates

The University of Alabama admitted 77% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1170–1400 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $20,202 a year. Within six years, 74% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
77%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1170–1400
ACT middle 50%
24–31

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$33,924 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$20,202 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$18,067 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$12,484 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$35,342 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
74%
Students who return for a second year
90%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$66,081 a year
Median debt at graduation
$21,500

Students

Undergraduates
33,227
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
22%
Student-faculty ratio
19 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
30%
Communication and journalism
10%
Social sciences
10%
Health professions
9%
Engineering
8%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.