University of Alabama at Birmingham
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".
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Average net price: $17,997
- Undergraduate enrollment: 14,093
- Graduation rate (150%): 64%
- Graduation rate (200%): 65%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 60%
- Student to faculty ratio: 18:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $54,501
- Median earnings (8 years): $51,431
- Median earnings (6 years): $46,572
- Control: Public
- Locale: City, midsize
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Birmingham, AL
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham include Nursing, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences.
- Nursing (394 bachelor's) · median earnings $78,224 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,000
- Psychology (234 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,369 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,868
- Biomedical Sciences (165 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,174 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,250
- Biology (127 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,174 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,250
- Accounting (113 bachelor's) · median earnings $69,201 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Health (109 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,021 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,125
- Computer Science (108 bachelor's) · median earnings $104,654 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,750
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (101 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,435 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,500
- Neuroscience (91 bachelor's) · median debt $18,625
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (89 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,643 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,500
Degree mix: Business 19%, Engineering 7%, Computer Science 9%, Health 46%, Biological Sciences 13%, Psychology 5%, Communication 1%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
University of Alabama at Birmingham students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $16,172 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $16,172
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $15,500
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $19,161
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $21,805
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $22,597
- In-state tuition and fees: $9,098
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,562
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $14,170
- Off-campus room and board: $14,840
- Off-campus with family: $6,031
- Typical cost of attendance: $28,145
- Sticker vs net gap: 36%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 34%
- Federal loan recipients: 40%
- Average institutional grant: $9,131
- Average federal loan: $6,793
- Median debt at graduation: $22,300
Admissions
University of Alabama at Birmingham admits 88% of applicants. Of students admitted, 20% enrolled.
- Applications: 11,379
- Admitted: 10,034
- Enrolled: 2,014
- Yield (first-choice signal): 20%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 14,093
- Women: 62%
- Commuter share (estimated): 75%
- Part-time undergraduates: 18%
- Age 25 and older: 17%
- Graduate students: 7,069
- Graduation rate: 64%
- Come back after freshman year: 80%
- First-generation: 34%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 32%
- Student to faculty: 18:1
- Professor salary: $160,333
- Associate professor salary: $107,881
- Assistant professor salary: $88,941
- On-campus housing capacity: 3,480
- Average SAT: 1,340
- Average ACT: 26
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of Alabama at Birmingham acceptance rate? University of Alabama at Birmingham admits 88% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $16,172 a year after aid. Average net price is $17,997.
What majors does University of Alabama at Birmingham offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Accounting.
What is the average salary after University of Alabama at Birmingham? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,501 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the University of Alabama at Birmingham graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 60% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 64%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of Alabama at Birmingham official site: https://uab.edu.