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University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
- Administration Bldg Suite 1070
- Birmingham, AL 35294
- OPEID College Code: 00105200
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- General Phone: (205) 934-4011
- President: Carol Z. Garrison
- Website: www.uab.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 16,246
- College Alias: UAB
- College Mascot: Blazers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- UAB is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state and beyond.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UAB Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: main.uab.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,674 | 2,547 | 4,221 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,489 (89%) | 2,216 (87%) | 3,705 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 612 (41%) | 919 (41%) | 1,531 (41%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 128 | 9% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,278 | 90% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UAB Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 74%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 41% | 25% | 2% | 40% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,069 | $3,726 | $806 | $5,046 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.0% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
| Number in Default | 129 | 103 | 122 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,174 | 3,026 | 2,746 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,208 | $3,892 | $3,892 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,296 | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,924 | $9,080 | $8,924 |
| Other Expenses | $3,575 | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,924 | $8,904 | $8,904 |
| Other Expenses | $3,575 | $3,375 | $3,375 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,575 | $3,375 | $3,375 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,607 | $16,310 | $16,154 |
| Out of State | $22,695 | $21,062 | $20,906 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,607 | $17,071 | $17,071 |
| Out of State | $22,695 | $21,823 | $21,823 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,683 | $8,167 | $8,167 |
| Out of State | $13,771 | $12,919 | $12,919 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $13,176 | $36,264 |
| Medical School | $15,025 | $42,265 |
| Optometry School | $14,900 | $39,156 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,246 Undergraduate: 10,796 Graduate: 4,449 Professional: 1,001
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,480 Female: 9,766
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,286 Female: 6,510
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,643 Female: 2,806
- Professional Gender Male: 551 Female: 450
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 11,195 Part-Time: 5,051
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,833 Part-Time: 2,963
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,361 Part-Time: 2,088
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,001 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 843 | 5% |
| American Indian | 61 | 0.4% |
| Black | 3,831 | 24% |
| Asian | 707 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 1% |
| White | 10,088 | 62% |
| Unknown | 491 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 0.07% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,038 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,785 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,259 | 26% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,584 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,444 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 849 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 885 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 377 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.07% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 9,518 | 7,864 | 1,654 |
| Faculty Status | 2,308 | 2,144 | 164 |
| Tenured Faculty | 845 | 841 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 686 | - | 686 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,198 | 2,049 | 149 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 262 | 256 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 3,243 | 2,889 | 354 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3,815 | 2,670 | 1,145 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2,316 | 1,399 | 917 |
| Skilled Crafts | 378 | 350 | 28 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 421 | 362 | 59 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,289 (380) | $75,063 (246) | $61,524 (134) |
| Professor | $95,463 (95) | $96,826 (77) | $89,634 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $71,418 (131) | $73,592 (87) | $67,121 (44) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,529 (116) | $61,432 (63) | $55,078 (53) |
| Instructor | $39,447 (37) | $38,801 (19) | $40,128 (18) |
| Lecturer | $36,000 (1) | - (-) | $36,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $109,951 (472) | $122,550 (251) | $95,641 (221) |
| Professor | $157,056 (140) | $161,405 (104) | $144,490 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $109,211 (119) | $112,737 (68) | $104,509 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,180 (156) | $87,235 (59) | $82,322 (97) |
| Instructor | $66,329 (57) | $58,042 (20) | $70,808 (37) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,187 (852) | $87,793 (497) | $71,939 (355) |
| Professor | $115,146 (235) | $117,072 (181) | $108,692 (54) |
| Associate Professor | $79,957 (250) | $81,773 (155) | $76,993 (95) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,463 (272) | $66,241 (122) | $63,017 (150) |
| Instructor | $48,435 (94) | $43,257 (39) | $52,107 (55) |
| Lecturer | $36,000 (1) | - (-) | $36,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,482,195 | $2,653,959 | $1,828,236 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 377 | 203 | 174 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 333 | 203 | 130 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 74 | - | 74 |
| Football | 104 | 104 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Rifle | 5 | - | 5 |
| Soccer | 48 | 29 | 19 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Synchronized Swimming | 11 | - | 11 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $209,559 | $62,131 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $83,307 | $32,366 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 48 | 25 | 23 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Synchronized Swimming | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 40% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 37% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 55% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 39% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 8 | 17 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 6 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 13 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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