The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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The University of Alabama reported a 75.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. The University of Alabama is a public 4-year institution in Tuscaloosa, AL, with an SAT reference of 1270 and an ACT reference of 27. The historical average net price is $22,420 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

58,418 applicants

SAT reference

1270

Combined score

ACT reference

27

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,420

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at The University of Alabama

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)117012701400
ACT (composite, 1–36)242731

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

73.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

89.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,221

Student Body

33,227

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at The University of Alabama, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$19,169
$30,001 – $48,000$19,884
$48,001 – $75,000$22,258
$75,001 – $110,000$25,658
$110,000+$26,729

Top Majors at The University of Alabama

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,924
Engineering662
Communication & Journalism628
Health Professions608
Social Sciences595
Family & Consumer Sciences415
Psychology342
Parks, Recreation & Fitness259
Biological & Biomedical Sciences248
Education165

Financial Aid at The University of Alabama

About The University of Alabama

Official website: https://www.ua.edu/

Admissions: https://gobama.ua.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Alabama

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Alabama?

The University of Alabama reported a 76% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 58,418. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into The University of Alabama?

The historical 76% acceptance rate suggests The University of Alabama was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for The University of Alabama?

The imported historical records for The University of Alabama include an SAT reference value of 1270 and an ACT reference value of 27. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend The University of Alabama?

The stored historical average net price at The University of Alabama is $22,420 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 84%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $16,394 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Alabama?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for The University of Alabama is 74%. its stored first-year retention rate is 89%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $59,221. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is The University of Alabama test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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