THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (UA)
- 739 University Blvd
- Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
- OPEID College Code: 00105100
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- General Phone: (205) 348-6010
- President: Robert E. Witt
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 28,699
- College Alias: UA
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The University of Alabama (UA) is a public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. UA has an excellent faculty and programs, and has been ranked among the nation's top 50 public universities multiple times in recent years. The university offers academic degrees in more than 200 fields of study at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. UA offers many special programs to enhance the university learning experience, including an Honors College, international seminars, and freshmen learning communities, among others. Professional programs in law and rural medicine are also offered.
History
The Alabama Territory was authorized in 1818, and by 1820 Alabama became as state and its "seminary of learning" was established as The University of the State of Alabama. The state's first capital, Tuscaloosa, was selected as the university's location. In 1831 the campus had seven buildings and its first students were enrolled. In 1837, the university became one of the first institutions of higher learning in the country to offer engineering classes. In 1859, the Medical College of the University opened in Mobile, Alabama. In 1860, the university became a military school.
The first women students enrolled in 1893, and the first African-American student, a woman, enrolled in 1956.
Academics
The academic calendar of the University of Alabama follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
- College of Communication and Information Sciences
- College of Community Health Sciences
- College of Continuing Studies
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- Graduate School
- Honors College
- College of Human Environmental Sciences
- School of Law
- Capstone College of Nursing
- School of Social Work
Student Life
In addition to the many student clubs and organizations that are available at the University of Alabama to help students get involved and feel connected, UA offers its students many services and amenities to improve "Student Life," including:
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- Life at UA
- Capstone International
- Career Center
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- Community Service Center
- Coordinating Council for Student Organizations
- Creative Campus
- Crimson Choice
- Disability Services
- eLearning
- Emergency Preparedness
- Graduate Student Services
- Greek Life
- Housing & Residential Communities
- International Students and Scholar Services
- Mathematics Technology Learning Center
- MyBama
- Network & Computing Support
- On-Campus Student Employment
- Platform Online Magazine
- Safer Living Guide
- Student Affairs
- Student Government Association
- Student Media
- Student Involvement & Leadership
- Student Support Services
- Student Well-Being
- University Programs
- University Recreation
Traditions
One of the oldest traditions at the University of Alabama is "Crimson Tide," the nickname of the school's athletic teams and a reference to their red jerseys. The name purportedly came from a sports editor at the Birmingham Age-Herald newspaper, who used "Crimson Tide" to describe an Alabama-Auburn football game played in 1907. The game was played in muddy conditions and Auburn was favored to win. According to history, the UA team played a strong game in the "red mud" and earned the name "Crimson Tide."
Another tradition at UA is the association of the elephant as the university's mascot. This tradition is also tied to football. In 1930, a sports writer for the Atlanta Journal described an Alabama-Mississippi football game during which there was a "distant rumble" as the UA team approached. The writer reported that a fan in the stands yelled, "Hold your horses, the elephants are coming!" From that point on, the UA varsity football team was often referred to as the "Red Elephants."
Athletics
The "Crimson Tide" athletic teams of UA compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
Tuscaloosa, Alabama sits on the banks of the Black Warrior River. It is home to a community of more than 100,000 residents and many thriving businesses. It is considered one of America's best places to live for its small-town charm and rich offering of recreational activities, arts and entertainment, and local attractions.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.ua.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: gobama.ua.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 8,339 | 10,628 | 18,967 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,935 (59%) | 6,198 (58%) | 11,133 (59%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,363 (48%) | 2,785 (45%) | 5,148 (46%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,797 | 35% |
| ACT ® Exam | 4,305 | 84% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 66%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 36% | 14% | 2% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $11,536 | $4,478 | $1,088 | $5,730 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| Number in Default | 120 | 134 | 136 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,625 | 3,120 | 3,278 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $7,000 | $6,400 | $5,700 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,000 | $6,400 | $5,700 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,200 | $18,000 | $16,518 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,000 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,400 | $9,842 | $8,950 |
| Other Expenses | $3,065 | $3,254 | $3,002 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,565 | $20,496 | $18,602 |
| In-State | $21,565 | $20,496 | $18,602 |
| Out of State | $33,765 | $32,096 | $29,420 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $8,100 | $7,400 | $6,650 |
| In-State | $8,100 | $7,400 | $6,650 |
| Out of State | $20,300 | $19,000 | $17,468 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $8,100 | $7,400 | $6,650 |
| In-State | $8,100 | $7,400 | $6,650 |
| Out of State | $20,300 | $19,000 | $17,468 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,699 Undergraduate: 23,700 Graduate: 4,999
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,434 Female: 15,265
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,275 Female: 12,425
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,159 Female: 2,840
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 24,935 Part-Time: 3,764
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 21,738 Part-Time: 1,962
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,197 Part-Time: 1,802
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 817 | 3% |
| American Indian | 169 | 0.6% |
| Black | 3,368 | 12% |
| Asian | 356 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 599 | 2% |
| White | 23,384 | 81% |
| Unknown | 6 | 0.02% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 220 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 9,206 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,794 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,582 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,176 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,005 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 766 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 698 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 242 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.03% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,366 | 4,492 | 874 |
| Faculty Status | 1,546 | 1,153 | 393 |
| Tenured Faculty | 619 | 618 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,546 | - | 1,546 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,501 | 1,111 | 390 |
| Primarily Instruction | 986 | 986 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 107 | 107 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,529 | 1,434 | 95 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,229 | 1,840 | 389 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 913 | 848 | 65 |
| Skilled Crafts | 183 | 180 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 677 | 496 | 181 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,689 (954) | $87,931 (575) | $67,185 (379) |
| Professor | $116,716 (287) | $120,153 (221) | $105,207 (66) |
| Associate Professor | $80,282 (254) | $82,028 (160) | $77,309 (94) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,127 (257) | $63,003 (133) | $59,115 (124) |
| Instructor | $39,497 (145) | $38,379 (56) | $40,200 (89) |
| Lecturer | $63,410 (11) | $70,684 (5) | $57,348 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,194 (152) | $90,162 (70) | $71,686 (82) |
| Professor | $130,404 (29) | $137,152 (19) | $117,581 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $84,679 (34) | $94,758 (15) | $76,721 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,609 (58) | $69,159 (18) | $65,461 (40) |
| Instructor | $47,795 (26) | $47,415 (13) | $48,176 (13) |
| Lecturer | $84,559 (5) | $84,559 (5) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,755 (1,106) | $86,394 (645) | $65,667 (461) |
| Professor | $115,796 (316) | $119,524 (240) | $104,022 (76) |
| Associate Professor | $78,984 (288) | $81,643 (175) | $74,865 (113) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,907 (315) | $62,238 (151) | $57,760 (164) |
| Instructor | $39,438 (171) | $38,457 (69) | $40,101 (102) |
| Lecturer | $65,215 (16) | $69,935 (10) | $57,348 (6) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $9,291,520 | $4,886,075 | $4,405,445 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 688 | 356 | 332 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 597 | 309 | 288 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 38 | 16 | 22 |
| All Track Combined | 217 | 113 | 104 |
| Football | 143 | 143 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Gymnastics | 21 | - | 21 |
| Rowing | 73 | - | 73 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Swimming and Diving | 64 | 30 | 34 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $1,082,416 | $153,181 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $213,239 | $53,548 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 60 | 29 | 31 |
| 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 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| 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: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 62% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 61% |
| American Indian | 71% |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian | 48% |
| Hispanic | 62% |
| White | 67% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 38% |
| 5 Years | 60% |
| 6 Years | 66% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 34 | 28 |
| Liquor Related | 11 | 26 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 60 | 37 |
| Liquor Related | 112 | 87 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 75 | 85 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Negligent Manslaughter | - | 1 |
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | 6 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | - |
| Burglary | 97 | 151 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
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