The University of Alabama (UA)

(Tuscaloosa, AL)

U Alabama is a public institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Commerce and Business Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering, and Human Environmental Sciences; the School of Social Work; and Capstone College of Nursing. Its 1,000-acre campus is located in west central Alabama, 50 miles southwest of Birmingham.

Admissions

58.7%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.5

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1480–1810 SAT Total
490–620 SAT Reading
500–620 SAT Math
490–600 SAT Writing

21–28 ACT Composite
21–29 ACT English
20–27 ACT Math
6–8 ACT Writing

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$21,565
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $7,000
Out-of-State Tuition: $19,200
Room and Board: $13,465
Books & Supplies: $1,100

Will I Like It

24,407
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: City
52% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Family & Consumer Sciences, International Relations, Library Science, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Apparel & Textiles, Interior Design

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Aero Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Dancing, Chess Club, 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, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

739 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0166

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