The University of Alabama
State: Alabama
County: Tuscaloosa
City/town: Tuscaloosa
Post: 35487
Address: 801 University Boulevard
Phone: (205)348-6010
Fax: unknown
Email: unknown
OPE ID code: 105100
Web site: http://www.ua.edu
Status: Active
Review: Colleges & Universities, The University of Alabama (commonly referred to as Alabama, UA, or Bama) is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. Founded in 1831, it is the flagship university of the University of Alabama System. Within Alabama, it is often called "the Capstone". UA is the senior and the largest in terms of enrollment of the state's research universities. The University of Alabama offers programs of study in 13 academic divisions leading to bachelors, masters, Education Specialist, and doctoral degrees. The only publicly-supported law school in Alabama is at UA. Other academic programs unavailable elsewhere in Alabama include doctoral programs in anthropology, library and information studies, metallurgical engineering, music, Romance languages, and social work. Alabama has an enrollment of 28,699 students. Its president is Dr. Robert Witt. Under his leadership, the university has experienced significant growth, despite lower admission acceptance rates, and higher academic standards. The UA Honors Program has grown rapidly as well, with one in five freshmen now enrolled in UA's Honors College. In fall 2007, these 1,065 scored in the top 2 percent nationally on the ACT.
University of Alabama, Complete Academic Data
Type: Public- 4-year or aboveCarnegie Classification: Research Universities (high research activity)
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20:1
Total Student Population (Graduate + Undergraduate): 28,699
Undergraduate Population: 23,700
Percent Admitted: 59.0%
SAT Composite Range: 990-1240
Enrollment by Gender, Male: 47%
Enrollment by Gender, Femail: 53%
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.0%
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Black or African American: 12.0%
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Hispanic/Latino: 2.0%
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, White: 81.0%
Attendance Status, Full-Time: 86.9%
Attendance Status, Part-Time: 13.1%
University of Alabama, Complete Tuition Data
In-State Tuition: $7,900Out of State Tuition: $20,500
Books and Supplies: $1,100
Total Annual Cost: $34,281
University of Alabama, Complete Financial Aid Data
Percent of Student Receiving Any Financial Aid: 66.0%Percent of Student Receiving Any Grants: 44.0%
Total Grant Aid Received by Student Body: $63,857,967
Undergraduate Application Fee: $40
University of Alabama, Complete Student Life Data
Calendar System: SemesterCampus Housing Offered: Yes
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