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.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined — public universities publish in-state costs; international students pay more. |
|---|---|
| Money from the college | Need-based aid: not yet determined. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 7 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | less selective: about 1 in 1 applicants is admitted. Middle half of admitted students scored SAT 1170–1400. English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 79, Duolingo 110. |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Tuscaloosa, AL · Midsize city · summer highs about 33°C, winter lows about 2°C · 84 km from BHM airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Meets full financial need | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| 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 |
| Forms for international aid applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Must request aid when applying? | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| SAT / ACT policy | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| 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 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
Presidential Elite
Full tuition
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: Full tuition
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 4+, SAT 1600+, ACT 36+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: $28,000 / year
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 3.5+, SAT 1420+, ACT 32+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: $24,000 / year
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 3.5+, SAT 1360+, ACT 30+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: $15,000 / year
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 3.5+, SAT 1330+, ACT 29+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: $10,000 / year
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 3.5+, SAT 1300+, ACT 28+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: $8,000 / year
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 3.5+, SAT 1260+, ACT 27+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: $6,000 / year
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 3.5+, SAT 1200+, ACT 25+
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
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
- Amount: $6,000
Sources (1)
“UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship — valued at $6,000 up to tuition.”afford.ua.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Costs for international students
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Earnings by field of study
| Field | After 1 year | After 4 years |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $84,817 | $115,980 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $80,026 | $105,393 |
| Chemical Engineering | $81,197 | $100,857 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $84,501 | $98,943 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $81,064 | $95,079 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $79,759 | $91,999 |
| Civil Engineering | $74,598 | $87,685 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,290 | $87,621 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $61,322 | $86,114 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,382 | $85,532 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $62,101 | $85,020 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $64,525 | $79,811 |
Median yearly earnings of graduates of this college's bachelor's programme in each field, 1 and 4 years after finishing. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). Only graduates who received U.S. federal student aid are counted, so international students are not included.
Location
| 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).
Climate
| Warmest month (Jul) | average high 33°C (92°F) |
|---|---|
| Coldest month (Jan) | average low 2°C (35°F) |
| Precipitation per year | 1,456 mm |
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 13° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 25° | 19° | 15° |
| Low °C | 2° | 4° | 7° | 11° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Rain mm | 130 | 142 | 139 | 138 | 103 | 135 | 124 | 107 | 90 | 91 | 122 | 133 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Northport 2 S, Al Us weather station, about 4 km from campus. Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
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.