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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
- Website: www.ua.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 25,544
- College Alias: UA
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UA Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- 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 Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,185 | 8,128 | 14,313 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,908 (63%) | 5,232 (64%) | 9,140 (64%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,042 (52%) | 2,496 (48%) | 4,538 (50%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,593 | 35% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,898 | 86% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 14% | 1% | 41% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,216 | $3,144 | $700 | $6,774 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Number in Default | 136 | 50 | 118 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,278 | 3,592 | 3,334 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,700 | $5,278 | $4,864 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,518 | $15,294 | $13,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,950 | $8,550 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,002 | $3,093 | $2,820 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,602 | $17,871 | $16,584 |
| Out of State | $29,420 | $27,887 | $25,236 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,650 | $6,228 | $5,764 |
| Out of State | $17,468 | $16,244 | $14,416 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,650 | $6,228 | $5,764 |
| Out of State | $17,468 | $16,244 | $14,416 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $15,025 | $42,265 |
| Law School | $11,190 | $22,170 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 25,544 Undergraduate: 21,081 Graduate: 3,850 Professional: 613
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,824 Female: 13,720
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,964 Female: 11,117
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,495 Female: 2,355
- Professional Gender Male: 365 Female: 248
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,212 Part-Time: 3,332
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 19,361 Part-Time: 1,720
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,281 Part-Time: 1,569
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 570 Part-Time: 43
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 728 | 3% |
| American Indian | 149 | 0.6% |
| Black | 2,851 | 11% |
| Asian | 261 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 2% |
| White | 21,084 | 83% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 141 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,248 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,582 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,692 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,147 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 969 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 654 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 750 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 348 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,772 | 4,098 | 674 |
| Faculty Status | 1,364 | 1,069 | 295 |
| Tenured Faculty | 579 | 579 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,318 | - | 1,318 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,323 | 1,029 | 294 |
| Primarily Instruction | 904 | 904 | - |
| Primarily Research | 125 | 125 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 101 | 101 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,322 | 1,257 | 65 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,026 | 1,711 | 315 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 907 | 838 | 69 |
| Skilled Crafts | 170 | 168 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 588 | 421 | 167 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,734 (856) | $89,352 (534) | $69,100 (322) |
| Professor | $115,727 (284) | $118,625 (223) | $105,130 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $79,385 (216) | $80,628 (139) | $77,143 (77) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,093 (224) | $66,812 (120) | $63,111 (104) |
| Instructor | $40,678 (132) | $39,147 (52) | $41,673 (80) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $107,480 (48) | $119,377 (27) | $92,184 (21) |
| Professor | $146,000 (22) | $147,124 (17) | $142,178 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $87,542 (8) | $92,666 (4) | $82,419 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $79,971 (10) | $83,762 (1) | $79,550 (9) |
| Instructor | $55,873 (8) | $53,528 (5) | $59,781 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,063 (904) | $89,752 (561) | $69,487 (343) |
| Professor | $115,995 (306) | $118,749 (240) | $105,978 (66) |
| Associate Professor | $79,108 (224) | $80,493 (143) | $76,664 (81) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,108 (234) | $66,826 (121) | $63,268 (113) |
| Instructor | $40,966 (140) | $39,555 (57) | $41,935 (83) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,802,479 | $3,586,406 | $3,216,073 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 625 | 330 | 295 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 525 | 278 | 247 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 180 | 95 | 85 |
| Football | 130 | 130 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Gymnastics | 15 | - | 15 |
| Rowing | 70 | - | 70 |
| Soccer | 30 | - | 30 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 63 | 31 | 32 |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $770,112 | $135,771 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $156,797 | $54,190 |
| 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 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (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 (Combined) | 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: 87%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 65% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 59% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 35% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | 67% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 39% |
| 5 Years | 59% |
| 6 Years | 65% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 5 |
| Drug Related | 37 | 44 |
| Liquor Related | 87 | 100 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 28 | 23 |
| Liquor Related | 26 | 25 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Negligent Manslaughter | 1 | - |
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 4 |
| Burglary | 151 | 89 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 85 | 55 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
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