The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Official website ↗
77%
Admission rate
33,227
Undergraduates
$35,342
Tuition (U.S. out-of-state)
$33,924
Cost of attendance / yr
$66,081
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
1170–1400
SAT, middle 50% (approx.)
24–31
ACT, middle 50%
Public university: the tuition shown is the rate for U.S. students from other states. International students usually pay this rate or more, and need extra funds for health insurance and visa costs — check the college's international cost page.
Reference only. Automatically checked against the college's official pages on 2026-11-10; maintained by Jordan Lee, editor. Colleges can change policies at any time — confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“Scholarship values and names are identical for out-of-state and international students.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Below you can find full automatic scholarship information for out-of-state or international, first-time freshmen”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (6)“To show English proficiency, international applicants must submit an official qualifying English Proficiency score for one of the following:”admissions.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Exemptions are granted to applicants who: Graduate from a U.S. high school”admissions.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“TOEFL iBT score of 4.5 or above (test dates on or after January 21, 2026)”admissions.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“TOEFL iBT score of 79 or above (test dates before January 21, 2026)”admissions.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“IELTS score of 6.0 or above”admissions.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Duolingo English Test score of 110 or above (test dates after July 15, 2019)”admissions.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Presidential Elite
Full tuition
Sources (3)
“Presidential Elite 36 1600 4.0+ Tuition+”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Value of tuition for up to four years or eight semesters for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate or law studies”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Automatic merit scholarships are awarded based on standardized test scores and GPA. These scholarships are included in the UA Undergraduate App and do not require an additional application.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Presidential
$28,000 / year
Sources (2)
“Presidential 32–36 1420–1600 3.50+ $28,000”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Automatic merit scholarships are awarded based on standardized test scores and GPA. These scholarships are included in the UA Undergraduate App and do not require an additional application.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10UA Scholar
$24,000 / year
Sources (2)
“UA Scholar 30–31 1360–1410 3.50+ $24,000”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Automatic merit scholarships are awarded based on standardized test scores and GPA. These scholarships are included in the UA Undergraduate App and do not require an additional application.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Foundation in Excellence
$15,000 / year
Sources (2)
“Foundation in Excellence 29 1330–1350 3.50+ $15,000”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Automatic merit scholarships are awarded based on standardized test scores and GPA. These scholarships are included in the UA Undergraduate App and do not require an additional application.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Collegiate
$10,000 / year
Sources (2)
“Collegiate 28 1300–1320 3.50+ $10,000”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Automatic merit scholarships are awarded based on standardized test scores and GPA. These scholarships are included in the UA Undergraduate App and do not require an additional application.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Capstone
$8,000 / year
Sources (2)
“Capstone 27 1260–1290 3.50+ $8,000”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Automatic merit scholarships are awarded based on standardized test scores and GPA. These scholarships are included in the UA Undergraduate App and do not require an additional application.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Crimson Legends
$6,000 / year
Sources (2)
“Crimson Legends 25–26 1200–1250 3.50+ $6,000”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Automatic merit scholarships are awarded based on standardized test scores and GPA. These scholarships are included in the UA Undergraduate App and do not require an additional application.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship
$6,000
Sources (1)
“UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship — valued at $6,000 up to tuition.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Location
| City / state | Tuscaloosa, AL |
|---|---|
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Nearest major airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), about 84 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.