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University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Birmingham, AL

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Located in Birmingham, AL, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public large school with roughly 11,635 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 88% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $104,654/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate88%
SAT range1210–1450
ACT range23–30
Undergrads11,635
Yield (admits who enroll)26%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,145
4-year grad rate63%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,501

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans40%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out51%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$55,174/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems and Services$79,843/yr
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations$76,648/yr
Accounting and Related Services$69,201/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$66,980/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,036/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$61,781/yr
Marketing$56,591/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$44,461/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$104,654/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$52,435/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,139/yr
Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$90,415/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$90,089/yr
Mechanical Engineering$89,589/yr
Materials Engineering$83,985/yr
Civil Engineering$78,054/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$48,706/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,224/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$53,021/yr
Public Health$44,398/yr
History
History$48,565/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$51,643/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$45,714/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$57,453/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$60,318/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$46,369/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$47,791/yr
Social Sciences
Social Sciences, Other$47,004/yr
Political Science and Government$44,493/yr
Sociology$40,148/yr
Anthropology$31,991/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$43,138/yr
Music$41,768/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$37,173/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,480
Typical room charge$8,550
Typical board charge$5,780

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate?

University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Admitted students at University of Alabama at Birmingham typically score between 1210–1450 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Admitted students at University of Alabama at Birmingham typically score between 23–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost?

University of Alabama at Birmingham's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,145 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Alabama at Birmingham require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Alabama at Birmingham doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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