Tuition (in-state)$11,900
Student : faculty20:1
Acceptance80%
Enrollment40,000
Walk score55
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Education
| Programs | Business, nursing, communication, engineering, education |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 72% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $11,900 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,400 |
| Room and board | $14,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 20:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 72%
Location and walk score
55/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Hot, humid summers; mild winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Bryant-Denny Stadium
- The Strip on University Boulevard
- Black Warrior River
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 6,500 |
|---|
- Manderson MBA
- School of Law
- College of Community Health Sciences
- Engineering MS
- Nursing
- Social Work
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$54,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months87%
Career servicesCareer Center; Mercedes-Benz US plant is ten miles from campus
Top employers of recent graduates
- Mercedes-Benz
- Deloitte
- Regions Bank
- Southern Company
- Protective Life
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
70%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center internship program
- Engineering co-op
- Alabama in Washington
Alumni
| Living alumni | 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Harper Lee
- Joe Namath
- Winston Groom
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | SEC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Presidential ScholarshipFull tuition for 32+ ACT and 3.5 GPA · Deadline: Dec 1
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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