Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001051
- Phone: (205) 348-6010
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
82.68%FINANCIAL AID RATE
80%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
86FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$14,968Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
College Video Tour
School Map
The University of Alabama
739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama (UA) is a public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. UA has an excellent faculty and programs, and has been ranked among the nation's top 50 public universities multiple times in recent years. The university offers academic degrees in more than 200 fields of study at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. UA offers many special programs to enhance the university learning experience, including an Honors College, international seminars, and freshmen learning communities, among others. Professional programs in law and rural medicine are also offered.
History
The Alabama Territory was authorized in 1818, and by 1820 Alabama became as state and its "seminary of learning" was established as The University of the State of Alabama. The state's first capital, Tuscaloosa, was selected as the university's location. In 1831 the campus had seven buildings and its first students were enrolled. In 1837, the university became one of the first institutions of higher learning in the country to offer engineering classes. In 1859, the Medical College of the University opened in Mobile, Alabama. In 1860, the university became a military school.
The first women students enrolled in 1893, and the first African-American student, a woman, enrolled in 1956.
Academics
The academic calendar of the University of Alabama follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
- College of Communication and Information Sciences
- College of Community Health Sciences
- College of Continuing Studies
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- Graduate School
- Honors College
- College of Human Environmental Sciences
- School of Law
- Capstone College of Nursing
- School of Social Work
Student Life
In addition to the many student clubs and organizations that are available at the University of Alabama to help students get involved and feel connected, UA offers its students many services and amenities to improve "Student Life," including:
- AlcoholEdu for College
- Life at UA
- Capstone International
- Career Center
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- Community Service Center
- Coordinating Council for Student Organizations
- Creative Campus
- Crimson Choice
- Disability Services
- eLearning
- Emergency Preparedness
- Graduate Student Services
- Greek Life
- Housing & Residential Communities
- International Students and Scholar Services
- Mathematics Technology Learning Center
- MyBama
- Network & Computing Support
- On-Campus Student Employment
- Platform Online Magazine
- Safer Living Guide
- Student Affairs
- Student Government Association
- Student Media
- Student Involvement & Leadership
- Student Support Services
- Student Well-Being
- University Programs
- University Recreation
Traditions
One of the oldest traditions at the University of Alabama is "Crimson Tide," the nickname of the school's athletic teams and a reference to their red jerseys. The name purportedly came from a sports editor at the Birmingham Age-Herald newspaper, who used "Crimson Tide" to describe an Alabama-Auburn football game played in 1907. The game was played in muddy conditions and Auburn was favored to win. According to history, the UA team played a strong game in the "red mud" and earned the name "Crimson Tide."
Another tradition at UA is the association of the elephant as the university's mascot. This tradition is also tied to football. In 1930, a sports writer for the Atlanta Journal described an Alabama-Mississippi football game during which there was a "distant rumble" as the UA team approached. The writer reported that a fan in the stands yelled, "Hold your horses, the elephants are coming!" From that point on, the UA varsity football team was often referred to as the "Red Elephants."
Athletics
The "Crimson Tide" athletic teams of UA compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
Tuscaloosa, Alabama sits on the banks of the Black Warrior River. It is home to a community of more than 100,000 residents and many thriving businesses. It is considered one of America's best places to live for its small-town charm and rich offering of recreational activities, arts and entertainment, and local attractions.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates The University of Alabama accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at The University of Alabama is around 38,000 students. The student body is made up of 86% undergraduate students and 17% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $20,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $40 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- In-State: $11,000-$13,000
- Out-of-State: $30,000-$36,300
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $550-$650 per unit
- Out-of-State: $1,300-$1,600 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 80% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 65% | $16,693 |
Receiving Student Loans | 43% | $9,657 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, The University of Alabama may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Dietetics Program
- Coordinated Dietetics Program
- English Language Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
The University of Alabama is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southeastern Conference)
- Basketball (Southeastern Conference)
- Track and Field (Southeastern Conference)
- Football (Southeastern Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by The University of Alabama by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Marine Biology (B, M)
- Microbiology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Advertising and Marketing (B, D, M)
- Finance (B, D, M)
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Information Systems (B)
- Management Science (B, D, M)
- Restaurant and Food Services Management (B)
- Taxation (M)
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (B)
- Communications (B, M)
- Journalism (B, M)
Education
- Physical Education (B, M)
- Elementary Education (B, D, M)
- Special Education (B, C, M)
- Secondary Education (B, C, D, M)
- Higher Education Administration (D, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- ESL (M)
- Guidance Counselor (D, M)
- Early Childhood Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering (D)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, D, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- School Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- International Relations (B)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Geography (B, M)
- Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
- Interior Design (B)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Dance (B)
- Art History (B, M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to The University of Alabama.
- University of Montevallo in Mobile, AL (44 miles away)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham in Normal, AL (48 miles away)
- Mississippi University for Women in University, MS (54 miles away)
- Mississippi State University in Perkinston, MS (74 miles away)
- Alabama State University in Huntsville, AL (93 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in Alabama
- Compare other Alabama state universities
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001051
- Phone: (205) 348-6010
- School Homepage