At a glance
Average net price
$22,420
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
73.4%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
33,227
In-state tuition
$12,180
Out-of-state tuition
$34,172
Cost of attendance
$33,382
Median earnings (10y)
$59,221
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,285
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 89.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (29%), social sciences (24%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health9%
- Business29%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services4%
- Business29.1%~9,672 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering10.0%~3,329 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication9.5%~3,157 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3,057 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences9.0%~2,990 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~2,087 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.2%~1,718 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,302 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,246 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.5%~831 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~801 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.6%~542 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~459 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~332 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.0%~332 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.0%~326 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~326 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~266 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~226 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.0%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 1,150 | $45,924 | $23,071 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 1,112 | $48,795 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 794 | $58,043 | $25,006 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 648 | $27,760 | $25,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 636 | $38,904 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 524 | $65,760 | $24,755 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 513 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 512 | $78,913 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 477 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 473 | $42,470 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 456 | $52,220 | $23,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 432 | $25,063 | $24,412 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 403 | $33,300 | $23,785 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 367 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 335 | $38,260 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 335 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 308 | $28,610 | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 296 | $32,103 | $25,000 |
| Marketing. | Master's | 286 | $53,740 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 263 | $28,565 | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 260 | $65,209 | $23,003 |
| Law. | First professional | 256 | $62,913 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 243 | $34,129 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 238 | $61,525 | $25,454 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 237 | $31,951 | $25,125 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 230 | $37,936 | $26,875 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 218 | $31,764 | $25,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 211 | $31,690 | $24,823 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Master's | 207 | $43,209 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 206 | $66,858 | $21,875 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 206 | $30,190 | $20,568 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 189 | $33,886 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 188 | $70,103 | $22,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 185 | $21,805 | $23,250 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 181 | $29,712 | $29,311 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 179 | $93,535 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 178 | $28,212 | $22,250 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 177 | $46,634 | $20,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 176 | $52,711 | $25,000 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 167 | $41,118 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a very large institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 33,227 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at The University of Alabama — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,420 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $12,180 for in-state students and $34,172 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $33,382 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 73.4%, a strong completion outcome. 89.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,221 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
The University of Alabama confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (29% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,285. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (city), The University of Alabama draws students from across Alabama and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about The University of Alabama
Q.How much does The University of Alabama cost?
The average net price at The University of Alabama is $22,420 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $33,382.
Q.What is the graduation rate at The University of Alabama?
The University of Alabama has a 6-year graduation rate of 73.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into The University of Alabama?
The University of Alabama admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do The University of Alabama graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median The University of Alabama graduate earns $59,221 per year.
Q.What is tuition at The University of Alabama?
Published tuition is $12,180 in-state and $34,172 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is The University of Alabama located?
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (ZIP 35487).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with The University of Alabama at their official website.