Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$59.2k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,200
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,840
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,564
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$26,740
Net price (after aid)$22,150
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$18,592
$30k – $48k$19,928
$48k – $75k$23,056
$75k – $110k$25,396
$110k+$25,773
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$59,221
Median debt at graduation$22,750
Est. monthly loan payment$241
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans34%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
74%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
74% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
86% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.9k
Out-of-state
$33.2k
Net price
$22.1k
Pell
18%
Median debt
$22.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$59.2k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceMathematicsChemistryBiology
Social Sciences
EconomicsSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceSoftware Engineering
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
1170 - 1400
ACT range
24 - 31
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About The University of Alabama
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- Where is The University of Alabama located?
- The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is The University of Alabama?
- The University of Alabama is a public university based in AL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at The University of Alabama?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at The University of Alabama is approximately 76%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at The University of Alabama?
- The University of Alabama's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,900 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend The University of Alabama?
- The University of Alabama reports total enrollment of approximately 38,510 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with The University of Alabama.
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