The University of Alabama
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 33,227 students.
About This School
The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with approximately 33,227 undergraduate students enrolled. The University of Alabama has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,420 per year. The graduation rate is 73%, and the typical graduate earns $51,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Alabama is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Established in 1820 and opened to students in 1831, the University of Alabama is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama as well as the University of Alabama System. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable flagship experience — at $22,150/year average net price and just $17,986 in median debt at graduation, the financial picture is genuinely reasonable for a large public research university. The 74% graduation rate is decent but not exceptional, so it's worth asking what support systems are in place for your specific major, especially since median earnings of $51,600 at 10 years out suggest outcomes vary significantly by field. If you thrive in a big campus environment (32,000+ undergrads) with strong school spirit and want an SEC experience alongside solid academics, Alabama delivers — just go in with a clear academic plan.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2024-25). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (33,227 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: The University of Alabama Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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University of South Alabama
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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