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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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.
General Information
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Contact Information Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, AL 35294-0110 www.uab.edu UndergradAdmit@uab.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered One but less than two year certificate Two but less than 4 year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening college | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. University of Alabama at Birmingham FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 16,561 (11,284 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Midsize |
| Undergraduate Student Age 75% under 25, 26% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $25 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 4,221 | 1,674 | 2,547 |
| Percent admitted | 88 | 89 | 87 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 150 | 10 |
| ACT | 1326 | 87 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 500 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $4,792 | $4,792 | $4,662 |
| Out-of-State | $10,732 | $10,732 | $10,422 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,266 | $8,924 | $8,743 |
| Other | $2,438 | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,868 | $8,904 | $8,823 |
| Other | $3,375 | $3,375 | $3,375 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,375 | $3,375 | $3,375 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $20,396 | $17,054 | $16,743 |
| Off Campus | $20,935 | $17,971 | $17,760 |
| Off Campus with Family | $9,067 | $9,067 | $8,937 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $26,336 | $22,994 | $22,503 |
| Off Campus | $26,875 | $23,911 | $23,520 |
| Off Campus with Family | $15,007 | $15,007 | $14,697 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Economic Crisis: Story Ideas and Expert Commentary (Newswise)
Oct 10 2008
With questions over the economy's future becoming more numerous by the day, the business, management and finance experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business are able to provide answers on a range of issues. Six UAB experts offer expert commentary on six topics connected to the country's economic crisis. All are available for print and broadcast interview.
How to Cope With Economic Turmoil (ThirdAge)
Oct 10 2008
A U.S. psychologist says a wave of economic turmoil is a good time to take control of emotions and better regulate the mind-body stress response. Josh Clap of the University of Alabama at Birmingham offers four "action points" to deal with stress and anxiety brought on by the Wall Street and credit crisis.
Nursing shortage expected to hit sometime in the next decade.
Sep 8 2008
Nursing shortage expected to hit sometime in the next decade. Lindsay Cokel just started nursing school, and she already has a job lined up. Cokel, who’s working on her bachelor’s degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Nursing, will start at Brookwood Medical Center as soon as she graduates. In exchange, Brookwood is helping pay some of her tuition. Deals like Cokel’s...
Nurturing Parents Can Cut Risk of Aggression in Girls
Aug 5 2008
TUESDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Positive parenting can help ease aggression in adolescent girls who go through puberty early, says a study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. On the other hand, precocious teen girls whose parents don't nurture them, communicate with them, or keep track of their activities are more likely to be display aggressive behavior, they also found. The study included 330...
