University of Alabama at Birmingham
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Alabama residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 11,635 students.
About This School
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama with approximately 11,635 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Alabama at Birmingham has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,749 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $48,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
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".
This is a strong option for students drawn to health sciences, research, or STEM — UAB is classified as an R1 research university and is Birmingham's largest employer, giving undergrads real access to internships and professional networks. The financials are genuinely appealing: average net price of $17,727/year and median debt at graduation of just $15,832 keep borrowing low relative to peers. The one honest concern is the 63% graduation rate, which means roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish — worth asking the admissions office about support resources and what's driving that number.
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: 17% 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 (11,635 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: University of Alabama at Birmingham Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Administration Bldg Suite 1070
Birmingham, AL 35294-0110
Official Links
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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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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