University of Alabama at Birmingham — College Profile

About

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a premier urban research institution internationally renowned for its world-class academic medical center and top-tier programs in nursing, biomedical engineering, public health, and the health sciences. Integrated directly into the bustling medical and cultural hub of downtown Birmingham, UAB offers undergraduates unmatched access to hands-on clinical training, high-level research labs, and expansive hospital networks. The student experience is diverse, driven, and community-oriented, blending a vibrant city atmosphere and NCAA Division I Blazer athletics with a collaborative focus on innovation, healthcare, and public service.

Wikipedia:The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1969 and part of the University of Alabama System, UAB has grown to be the state's largest employer, with more than 27,302 faculty and staff and over 53,000 jobs at the university. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

Location

Birmingham, AL, 35294-0110 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

137 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$28,145

Out-of-state COA

$41,609

Avg net price

$18,749

Room & board

$14,170

In-state tuition

$9,098

Out-of-state tuition

$22,562

Books & supplies

$1,200/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$16,172

$30–48k

$15,500

$48–75k

$19,161

$75–110k

$21,805

$110k+

$22,597

Admissions

Admit rate

88%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1258

Reading 600–710

Math 610–740

ACT midpoint

Composite 23–30

English 23–32

Math 20–27

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

63%

4-yr on-time completion

44%

1st-yr retention

80%

Transfer-out rate

19%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

65%

Transferred

19%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

15%

Median earnings (6yr)

$46,572

Median earnings (10yr)

$54,501

Median debt

$22,300

Monthly loan payment

$236

Debt range (25th–75th)

$6,250–$26,082

Debt (90th percentile)

$37,540

Student Body

Men 37%Women 63%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

34%

First-generation

34%

Median family income

$34,489

Independent students

32%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

23.0

Part-time students

18%

Race & ethnicity

White

47%

Hispanic

Black

27%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$46,572

10 years after entry

$54,501

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing363

Psychology, General251

Biology, General236

Business Administration, Management and Operations134

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas127

Accounting and Related Services127

Neurobiology and Neurosciences112

Public Health110

Marketing98

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities97

Finance and Financial Management Services94

Health and Medical Administrative Services93

Criminal Justice and Corrections91

Computer and Information Sciences, General87

Communication and Media Studies79

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods61

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Institutional

Endowment

$859M

Classification

R1: Very High Research

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

77%

Avg faculty salary

$12,612/mo

Instructional spend/student

$17,855