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Photo: Kai NeSmith / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
77%
Acceptance Rate
33,227
Undergraduates
$34k
Out-of-state tuition
73%
6-yr grad rate
$59k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
77%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1170–1400
ACT Range (2023-24)24–31
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS 2024-25)3.63
$40 application fee
33,227 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Priority: Dec 4, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$34,172
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$22,420
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$22,750Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$59,221/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio38%
Why Go Here?
$59k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
33.2k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#34
Deal Score in AL
of 65 rated colleges
Deal Score76
Good value
23% First-Gen Students
18% Pell Grant Recipients
47Days
Next Application Deadline
Priority: Dec 4, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
The University of Alabama is a public college in Tuscaloosa, AL. It enrolls 33,227 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
76
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1170–1400
SAT (2023-24)
3.63
GPA (CDS 2024-25)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Priority: Dec 4, 2026
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$34,172
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)67%
Room & Board (2024-25)$15,016
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General$84k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$80k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$75k/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$74k/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$74k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73k/yr
How to Apply
PriorityDec 4, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$40 fee
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
B
Value
B
Outcomes
C
Diversity
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How much do families pay at The University of Alabama?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $19,169 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $19,884 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $22,258 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,658 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,729 |
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