University of Alabama Quick Facts
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The University of Alabama is ranked among the top 50 public universities in the nation for the eighth consecutive year in U.S. News and World Report’s annual college rankings, fall 2008.
The University of Alabama ranked 12th in the nation among public universities in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars in 2007.
Seven University of Alabama students were named to the 2008 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team, the most of any school. This year’s team brings UA’s total for the last six years to 31, a figure that tops all other colleges and universities. In addition to this year, UA had the most students on the list in 2006 with six and in 2005 and 2003, both with five. In 2007, UA tied with Washington University-St. Louis for the most team members with four. In 2004, with four students on the team, UA came in second only to Harvard.
Enrollment at The University of Alabama is at a record high of 25,580 for fall 2007. The entering freshman class, at 4,538 students, is the largest in UA history.
The University of Alabama has a dramatic impact on the economy of Alabama, returning three dollars for every one dollar invested in the University by the State. UA each year contributes $1.8 BILLION to the state’s economy.
U.S. News and World Report perennially ranks the UA School of Law among the top 50 in the nation. Close to 99 percent of the 2007 graduates of the UA School of Law who took the Alabama bar exam in July 2007 passed.
UA’s undergraduate business program ranked 29th among public undergraduate business schools in U.S. News and World Report’s annual college rankings, fall 2007 and 48th when private universities are included.
The Center for College Affordability and Productivity ranks The University of Alabama seventh in the nation among public universities in a study published in Forbes magazine, May 2008. Criteria included student evaluations, graduation rates, the percentage of students winning top national awards, and professional achievement of graduates.
The University of Alabama College of Communication and Information Sciences’ doctoral program in mass communication is ranked seventh nationally by the National Communication Association. The most recent U.S. News rankings for communication graduate programs placed UA’s advertising program 12th and telecommunication 14th in the nation.
UA is regularly ranked among the top 100 public universities in Kiplinger’s annual list of colleges and universities that combine “great academics and affordable tuition.”
The doctoral program in health education, a joint program of The University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, ranks seventh in the nation according to a recent study published in the Journal of Health Education.
The University of Alabama debate and forensics program has won 16 national debate championships.
The University of Alabama’s graduates and students include 15 Rhodes Scholars, 20 Goldwater Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars, 11 Hollings Scholars, two Javits Fellows, one Udall Scholar and one Portz Scholar.
One in four freshmen is enrolled in UA’s Honors College for fall 2007. These 1,066 scored in the top 2 percent nationally on the ACT.
For over a decade, UA has been one of the top public flagship universities in the Southeast in enrollment of African-American students. For the 2007-2008 academic year, African-Americans represent 11 percent of the student body.
UA is #1 in the nation in enrollment of minority doctoral students under the Southern Regional Education Board’s Minority Doctoral Scholars Program. A total of 17 SREB fellows have completed their doctorates at UA, and 22 SREB doctoral fellows are currently enrolled in this program that encourages minority students to pursue doctoral degrees and become college-level professors.
This year alone, more than 900 University of Alabama students will receive a total of more than $2.3 million in scholarships provided by the National Alumni Association. The UA National Alumni Association is among the nation’s leading public-university-based comprehensive associations, ranking among the top 10 in alumni support.
Founded in 1831, The University of Alabama is the state’s first university.
Demographics
Of the 25,580 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students enrolled at UA in the fall semester of 2007,
- 73% come from Alabama
- 24% come from elsewhere in the United States
- 3% are international students from 86 countries
- 26% of our undergraduates belong to sororities or fraternities
- 54% are women
- 11% are African-American
- 2% are Hispanic-American
- 1% are Asian-American
On our campus,
- 30% major in arts and sciences
- 22% major in business
- 10% major in communication
- 1% major in community health sciences
- 10% major in education
- 9% major in engineering
- 10% major in human environmental sciences
- 2% major in law
- 5% major in nursing
- 2% major in social work
(Due to rounding, totals may exceed 100%)
The Capstone Creed
"As a member of the University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge; act with fairness, honesty, and respect; foster civic responsibility; and strive for excellence."
"The Capstone"
The University of Alabama is often referred to as "The Capstone" by alumni and friends of the university. "The Capstone" is a nickname for The University of Alabama coined by former UA President G. H. Denny when he referred to the University as the “capstone of the public school system of the state” in 1913. Capstone means 'the top stone or high point.'
Cost of Attending The University of Alabama
Full Time Rates (All rates are subject to change without notice)
Hours |
Resident |
Nonresident |
9-15 |
$3,200.00 |
$9,000.00 |
Enrolled hours over 15 are assessed an overload fee per hour of $278.00 for graduate residents and $833.00 for graduate nonresidents.
Part Time Rates (All rates are subject to change without notice)
Hours |
Resident |
Nonresident |
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1 |
$503.00 |
* | $1,060.00 |
* |
2 |
$783.00 |
* | $1,896.00 |
* |
3 |
$1,058.00 |
* | $2,731.00 |
* |
4 |
$1,336.00 |
* | $3,565.00 |
* |
5 |
$1,935.00 |
$4,722.00 |
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6 |
$2,213.00 |
$5,556.00 |
||
7 |
$2,489.00 |
$6,391.00 |
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8 |
$2,769.00 |
$7,228.00 |
*The rates for 1-4 hour enrollments do not include activity, recreation, athletic privileges, nor health services. A student who is enrolled for 4 or less hours may purchase the Activity/Recreation/Athletic privileges for $228.00, and/or the Health Center services for $91.00.
For further information, contact The University of Alabama, Office of Student Receivables, Box 870120, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0120; (205) 348-5350; receivables@fa.ua.edu. The Student Receivables Office is located in 105 Student Services Center. See cost.ua.edu for updated cost of attendance.