University of Alabama
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
32,323
Men / Women
44% / 56%
White
67%
Black
15%
Hispanic
7%
Mixed
3%
Asian
2%
International
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
32%
Life & Natural Sciences
19%
Engineering, Computing & Math
14%
Arts
3%
Education
3%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,180
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$34,172
Est. In-State Cost
$15,756
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$44,205
10-Year ROI
$171,000
ROI Percentile
68th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
57%
6-Year Graduation Rate
73%
Transfer-Out Rate
17%
Weather
Comfortable Days
95 (20th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,738 (70th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
255 (67th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75%
Yield (Unbound)
18%
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $82M | #79 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $18M | #90 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $72M | #129 |
Graduate Degrees
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 288 | #79 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 53 | #98 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 103 | #212 |
Honors College
Name
Honors College
Students
7,200 (22%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_required
Submitted Test Scores
58%
SAT Range
1,170
–
1,400
ACT Range
24
–
31
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone College of Nursing | 360 | 11% / 89% | 0% | $122,218 | |
| Nursing | 360 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $122,218 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 1,790 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $62,006 | |
| Mathematics | 53 +35 | 58% / 42% | 2% | $76,669 | |
| Physics | 9 +8 | 56% / 44% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 219 +4 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $68,309 | |
| Chemistry | 41 +8 | 39% / 61% | 0% | $83,292 | |
| Communicative Disorders | 67 +3 | 1% / 99% | 0% | $66,384 | |
| Environmental Science | 45 +1 | 20% / 80% | 0% | $73,868 | |
| Geology | 15 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $66,782 | |
| Marine Science | 13 — | 15% / 85% | 0% | — | |
| Microbiology | 15 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | 94 +93 | 61% / 39% | 0% | — | |
| African American Studies | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| American Studies | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $92,867 | |
| Anthropology | 23 +5 | 48% / 52% | 4% | $42,971 | |
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | 266 +35 | 34% / 66% | 0% | — | |
| English | 65 +26 | 28% / 72% | 0% | $49,548 | |
| Geography | |||||
| Geography | 16 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| History | 66 +36 | 55% / 45% | 0% | $62,804 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 70 — | 36% / 64% | 1% | $58,516 | |
| International Studies | 27 +4 | 30% / 70% | 4% | $65,040 | |
| Liberal Arts | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Modern Languages | 11 +18 | 36% / 64% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 12 +9 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 185 +35 | 48% / 52% | 0% | $67,832 | |
| Psychology | 342 +11 | 16% / 84% | 0% | $53,107 | |
| Religious Studies | 2 +9 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Spanish | 11 +20 | 27% / 73% | 0% | $63,587 | |
| Art History | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $50,287 | |
| Dance | 29 +8 | 7% / 93% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 14 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $64,339 | |
| Music | 28 +14 | 25% / 75% | 4% | — | |
| Studio Art | 27 +1 | 22% / 78% | 0% | $50,287 | |
| Theatre | 12 +3 | 8% / 92% | 0% | $30,583 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Communication and Information Sciences | 628 | 32% / 68% | 0% | $64,392 | |
| Advertising | 86 +1 | 34% / 66% | 0% | $71,210 | |
| Communication Studies | 158 +10 | 42% / 58% | 0% | $58,832 | |
| Creative Media | 88 +5 | 47% / 53% | 0% | $53,128 | |
| Journalism | 88 +2 | 47% / 53% | 0% | $62,861 | |
| Public Relations | 208 +4 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $71,210 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 391 | 24% / 76% | 1% | $59,919 | |
| Kinesiology | 226 — | 34% / 66% | 1% | — | |
| Educational Neuroscience | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Elementary Education | 87 — | 1% / 99% | 0% | $60,444 | |
| Secondary Education | 25 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $60,444 | |
| Special Education | 33 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,471 | |
| Music Education | 14 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | $59,133 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering | 770 | 76% / 24% | 6% | $106,090 | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 92 — | 79% / 21% | 2% | $104,232 | |
| Architectural Engineering | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Chemical Engineering | 123 — | 59% / 41% | 15% | $107,867 | |
| Civil Engineering | 97 +1 | 78% / 22% | 9% | $100,379 | |
| Computer Engineering | 24 — | 79% / 21% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 105 +3 | 77% / 23% | 2% | $113,343 | |
| Construction Engineering | 20 — | 70% / 30% | 0% | — | |
| Electrical Engineering | 46 — | 74% / 26% | 9% | $120,419 | |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $120,419 | |
| Environmental Engineering | 13 — | 69% / 31% | 15% | — | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 231 — | 87% / 13% | 3% | $102,008 | |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | — | |
| Cyber Security | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Human Environmental Sciences | 759 | 17% / 83% | 1% | $57,760 | |
| Athletic Training | 27 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | $55,628 | |
| Food and Nutrition | 102 +2 | 6% / 94% | 1% | — | |
| Public Health | 154 — | 10% / 90% | 1% | — | |
| Consumer Sciences | 47 — | 64% / 36% | 2% | $65,521 | |
| Hospitality Management | 83 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $58,056 | |
| Sport Management | 33 +1 | 52% / 48% | 0% | — | |
| Child Development | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,201 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 93 +1 | 1% / 99% | 0% | $49,201 | |
| Human Environmental Sciences | 111 — | 31% / 69% | 2% | $61,202 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 24 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,201 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | 35 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $57,879 | |
| Interior Design | 47 — | 2% / 98% | 0% | $64,339 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culverhouse College of Business | 1,841 | 58% / 42% | 0% | $94,120 | |
| Business Cybersecurity | 93 +8 | 80% / 20% | 0% | $114,768 | |
| Accounting | 238 +25 | 53% / 47% | 0% | $95,419 | |
| Finance | 454 +95 | 75% / 25% | 0% | $94,176 | |
| General Business | 270 +5 | 61% / 39% | 1% | — | |
| Management | 185 +25 | 53% / 47% | 0% | $102,053 | |
| Management Information Systems | 125 +6 | 67% / 33% | 0% | $122,704 | |
| Marketing | 476 +39 | 39% / 61% | 0% | $78,796 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Social Work | 66 | 9% / 91% | 0% | $57,667 | |
| Social Work | 66 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $57,667 |
Rankings
Fun and Games
Party til You Drop (Out)
Party Schools
Legendary
Politically Incorrect
Equal Opportunity Objectification
Most Attractive Men
Greek God Territory
I'm Getting Cancelled in 3, 2, 1...
Most Attractive Women
Instagram vs Reality (It's Real)
Engineering, Computing & Math
The "I Understand Interstellar" Elite
Physics & Astronomy
Wave Function
Is It a Solid? Is It a Liquid? Yes.
Materials Engineering
Composite Crew
WD-40 & Duct Tape
Mechanical Engineering & Robotics
The Kinetic Energy Cartel
Life & Natural Sciences
Future Heroes (With 12-Hour Shifts)
Nursing
Clinical Hours
Business & Economics
It's Basic Supply and Demand, Bro
Economics
Comparative Advantage State Anchors
Humanities & Social Sciences
Professional Yapping
Communication & Journalism
State-Funded Media Monoliths