The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · 33,227 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$66K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$35K
Graduation rate
74%
Acceptance rate
77%
Median debt
$15K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $34K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1285 |
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $59K |
| SAT math (median) | 610 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 540 |
| Undergraduate composition | 71% White · 11% Black · 8% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.ua.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $70K | $20K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $67K | $23K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $66K | $21K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $66K | $22K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $65K | $20K |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $65K | $22K |
| Civil Engineering. | $62K | $23K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58K | $20K |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $53K | $23K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $52K | $22K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $49K | $20K |
| Mathematics. | $47K | $22K |
Compare with similar colleges in — AL
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $13K | 82% | $16K | $73K |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $10K | 66% | $14K | $60K |
| Troy University | $11K | 50% | $15K | $49K |
| University of South Alabama | $10K | 55% | $15K | $53K |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | $6K | — | $7K | $42K |
| Jacksonville State University | $13K | 48% | $12K | $51K |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $12K | 62% | $15K | $72K |
| Alabama A & M University | $11K | 28% | $14K | $41K |
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