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
- 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
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- 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
- Website
- www.uab.edu
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: main.uab.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- 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 Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,091 | 3,015 | 5,106 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,766 (84%) | 2,579 (86%) | 4,345 (85%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 898 (51%) | 1,315 (51%) | 2,213 (51%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 90 | 7% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,185 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 27 |
- 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
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Number in Default | 113 | 129 | 103 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,271 | 3,174 | 3,026 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,664 | $4,208 | $3,892 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,664 | $4,208 | $3,892 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,352 | $9,296 | $8,644 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,924 | $8,924 | $9,080 |
| Other Expenses | $3,750 | $3,575 | $2,438 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,924 | $8,924 | $8,904 |
| Other Expenses | $3,750 | $3,575 | $3,375 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,750 | $3,575 | $3,375 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,238 | $17,607 | $16,310 |
| In-State | $18,238 | $17,607 | $16,310 |
| Out of State | $23,926 | $22,695 | $21,062 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,238 | $17,607 | $17,071 |
| In-State | $18,238 | $17,607 | $17,071 |
| Out of State | $23,926 | $22,695 | $21,823 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,314 | $8,683 | $8,167 |
| In-State | $9,314 | $8,683 | $8,167 |
| Out of State | $15,002 | $13,771 | $12,919 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $15,016 | $41,568 |
| Medical School | $16,731 | $47,239 |
| Optometry School | $16,258 | $42,940 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- 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 | 9,388 | 7,881 | 1,507 |
| Faculty Status | 2,309 | 2,142 | 167 |
| Tenured Faculty | 838 | 835 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 677 | - | 677 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,201 | 2,048 | 153 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 265 | 260 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 3,255 | 2,912 | 343 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3,667 | 2,661 | 1,006 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2,150 | 1,370 | 780 |
| Skilled Crafts | 371 | 341 | 30 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 440 | 383 | 57 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,751 (384) | $77,013 (248) | $62,156 (136) |
| Professor | $97,119 (99) | $98,382 (82) | $91,026 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $71,594 (137) | $74,179 (86) | $67,234 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,306 (118) | $60,803 (67) | $55,027 (51) |
| Instructor | $41,833 (29) | $44,509 (13) | $39,659 (16) |
| Lecturer | $36,000 (1) | - (-) | $36,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $108,386 (465) | $120,908 (239) | $95,144 (226) |
| Professor | $156,961 (132) | $160,636 (97) | $146,776 (35) |
| Associate Professor | $107,880 (120) | $109,553 (66) | $105,835 (54) |
| Assistant Professor | $82,482 (156) | $85,549 (58) | $80,667 (98) |
| Instructor | $67,857 (57) | $62,392 (18) | $70,379 (39) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,024 (849) | $87,767 (487) | $71,952 (362) |
| Professor | $115,008 (231) | $116,292 (179) | $110,590 (52) |
| Associate Professor | $79,379 (257) | $80,891 (152) | $77,191 (105) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,533 (274) | $65,069 (125) | $62,245 (149) |
| Instructor | $50,905 (86) | $48,306 (31) | $52,370 (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 | $4,729,151 | $2,742,213 | $1,986,938 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 416 | 203 | 213 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 350 | 203 | 147 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 99 | - | 99 |
| Football | 105 | 105 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Rifle | 4 | - | 4 |
| Soccer | 54 | 28 | 26 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Synchronized Swimming | 9 | - | 9 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $220,148 | $66,231 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $88,985 | $37,215 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| 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 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| 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
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 23 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 5 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 9 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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