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About The University of Alabama

roll tide football culturehigh acceptance ratevery high research activitystrong business programslarge public university

The University of Alabama is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, AL, known for its roll tide football culture, high acceptance rate, and very high research activity. With an acceptance rate of 80%, UA is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 8,037 students each year. UA is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1110–1360, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UA offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,136 per year; the sticker price of $50,494 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

The University of Alabama acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

80%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1235
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.50 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1110 – 1360 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 22 – 30

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to The University of Alabama

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Financial Aid — High Impact
Alabama's merit scholarship system is automatic at admission, so your GPA and test scores at the time you apply determine your award. Submit your application as early as possible in the fall to lock in the best scholarship tier before any review windows close.
Application Strategy
Alabama awards its most competitive scholarships, including the full tuition Presidential Scholarship, on a rolling basis starting October 15, so submitting by that date gives you the best shot at the top award before slots fill.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What The University of Alabama actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$19.2k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$19.9k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$22.3k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$25.7k
110k+~$50k/yr$26.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

74%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
29,637
Undergrad Enrollment
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