The University of Alabama Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
The University of Alabama is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, enrolling about 33,227 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 76.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,221 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,180
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,420 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.65% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 33,227 93.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.37%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 22.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 79.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1285
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 37,176
- Applicants (IPEDS): 58,418
- Room & Board: $15,016 annual estimate
The University of Alabama: what the data shows
Common questions about The University of Alabama, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The University of Alabama?
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL (ZIP 35487-0100).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is The University of Alabama public or private?
The University of Alabama is a Public institution.
How much does The University of Alabama cost?
Published tuition: $12,180 in-state, $34,172 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $22,420.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,169 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,884 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,258 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,658 |
| $110,001+ | $26,729 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $48,720.
How hard is it to get into The University of Alabama?
Admission rate: 76.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1285 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The University of Alabama?
Total enrollment: 33,227 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 37,176 students.
Graduate enrollment: 6,457 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Alabama?
150%-time completion rate: 73.37%.
First-year retention: 89.5%.
What do graduates of The University of Alabama earn?
Median earnings: $52,233 six years after entry; $59,221 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,750.
18.40% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The University of Alabama known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (582 completions)
- Finance, General (571 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (485 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (438 completions)
- Psychology, General (385 completions)
- Accounting (338 completions)
- Criminology (321 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (275 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (274 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (245 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The University of Alabama a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.65%; completion rate 73.37%; median earnings $59,221 at 10 years; net price $22,420. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,180
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The University of Alabama was $12,180.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,420
2024 Value
In 2024 The University of Alabama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,420.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,420 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$48,720 4-Year In-State Tuition
$136,688 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,016 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,896 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$111,584 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The University of Alabama.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
32.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The University of Alabama was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The University of Alabama in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,450 | $23,950 | $21,513 |
| 2014 | $9,826 | $24,950 | $20,787 |
| 2015 | $10,170 | $25,950 | $20,575 |
| 2016 | $10,470 | $26,950 | $21,676 |
| 2017 | $10,780 | $28,100 | $21,973 |
| 2018 | $10,780 | $29,230 | $22,232 |
| 2019 | $10,780 | $30,250 | $22,597 |
| 2020 | $11,620 | $31,090 | $20,917 |
| 2021 | $11,620 | $31,090 | $21,534 |
| 2022 | $11,940 | $32,300 | $20,888 |
| 2023 | $11,900 | $33,200 | $22,150 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.65% Acceptance Rate
58,418 Total Applicants
44,295 Students Admitted
8,279 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.69% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1285
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The University of Alabama reported total enrollment of about 33,227 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.0%), Black or African American (11.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%). About 18.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 22.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The University of Alabama in 2024 is 33,227 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 37,176 students. Graduate enrollment is about 6,457 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.58% 100% Completion Time
73.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.58% of students graduating from The University of Alabama completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 39% male / 61% female
- Finance, General: 73% male / 27% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The University of Alabama.
Return on Investment
$22,750 Median Student Debt
$59,221 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
560.36% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The University of Alabama.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 116 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 582 completions
2. Finance, General: 571 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 485 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 438 completions
5. Psychology, General: 385 completions
6. Accounting: 338 completions
7. Criminology: 321 completions
8. Business/Commerce, General: 275 completions
9. Mechanical Engineering: 274 completions
Most popular programs at The University of Alabama.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The University of Alabama graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The University of Alabama from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 79.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,419
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,728
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, AL, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 33,227 students. Student body composition includes White (71.0%), Black or African American (11.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7.5%). The admission rate is 76.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1285. The 150%-time completion rate is 73.37%. Approximately 18.40% of students receive Pell Grants. About 22.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0100
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 116 distinct degree programs, The University of Alabama provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The University of Alabama located?
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is The University of Alabama's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The University of Alabama is 76.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 58,418 applicants and 44,295 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The University of Alabama cost?
Reported tuition is $12,180 and average net price is $22,420 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,016 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The University of Alabama?
The University of Alabama reports undergraduate enrollment of about 37,176 students, White (71.0%), Black or African American (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The University of Alabama?
About 22.6% of students at The University of Alabama are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for The University of Alabama?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, The University of Alabama reports midpoint SAT about 1285 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of The University of Alabama earn?
Median earnings are $52,233 six years after entry and $59,221 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Alabama?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The University of Alabama students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,750.
Is The University of Alabama public or private?
The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Is The University of Alabama an HBCU?
No. The University of Alabama is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The University of Alabama a tribal college?
No. The University of Alabama is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.