The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

Acceptance rate
77%
Average SAT
1,285
ACT midpoint
26
Enrollment
33,227
In-state tuition
$12,180
Out-of-state tuition
$34,172
Avg net price
$22,420
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1170 and 1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 26

Popular programs at The University of Alabama

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Marketing.581
2Finance and Financial Management Services.540
3Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.420
4Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.321
5Mechanical Engineering.300
6Psychology, General.292
7Business Administration, Management and Operations.274
8Criminology.260
9Accounting and Related Services.230
10Political Science and Government.203
11Biology, General.202
12Business/Commerce, General.196
13Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.181
14Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.177
15Economics.175
16Chemical Engineering.159
17Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.146
18Public Health.144
19Civil Engineering.129
20Communication and Media Studies.122

Showing top 20 of 67 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Alabama?

The University of Alabama has an acceptance rate of 77% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for The University of Alabama?

Admitted students at The University of Alabama typically score between 1170 and 1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The University of Alabama cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at The University of Alabama is approximately $22,420 per year.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Alabama?

4-year graduation rate data for The University of Alabama is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.