University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

(Birmingham, AL)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a globally recognized research university and medical center that encourages collaborative research and rigorous scholarship. Located in the historic city of Birmingham, the University of Alabama is committed to being a presence in the local community that revives the city socially, culturally and economically. With a diverse student body hailing from all over the globe, students at the University of Alabama take part in various kinds of undergraduate research projects, scholarship pursuits and creative undertakings on a variety of topics – many of which are featured in the student-run undergraduate research journal Inquiro.

Admissions

83.6%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.5
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1560–1880 SAT Total
  • 480–630 SAT Reading
  • 500–650 SAT Math
  • 520–620 SAT Writing
  • 21–27 ACT Composite
  • 21–28 ACT English
  • 19–26 ACT Math

Cost

$19,115
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $5,096
  • $11,432
  • $13,019
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

12,391
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • City
  • 59% Women

Areas of Study

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Dentistry, Eye Care, Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

Administration Bldg Suite 1070
Birmingham, AL 35294-0110
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