Degrees Offered Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree	Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate	Carnegie Classification Research Universities (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. The University of Alabama FAFSA School Code
Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits	Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Student Population 23,878 (19,474 undergraduate)	Campus Setting City: Midsize
Undergraduate Student Age 80% under 25, 10% over 25	Campus Housing Yes

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Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
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$35

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
	TOTAL	MEN	WOMEN
Number of applicants	12,522	5,466	7,047
Percent admitted	70	69	71
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time	50	52	48
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time	0	0	0

ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIRED	RECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program		X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES	NUMBER	PERCENT
SAT	1619	37
ACT	3694	84
TEST SCORES	25TH PERCENTILE*	75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading	500	630
SAT Math	500	630
ACT Composite	21	27
ACT English	21	28
ACT Math	21	26

* 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	$5,278	$4,864	$4,630
Out-of-State	$15,294	$13,516	$12,664
Books and Supplies	$950	$900	$800
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and Board	$8,550	$8,000	$7,098
Other	$3,093	$2,820	$2,426
Off Campus
Room and Board
Other
Off Campus with Family
Other

TOTAL EXPENSES	2006-2007	2005-2006	2004-2005
In-State
On Campus	$17,871	$16,584	$12,590
Off Campus		$16,584	$15,502
Off Campus with Family		$8,584	$8,868
Out-Of-State
On Campus	$27,887	$25,236	$20,624
Off Campus		$25,236	$23,536
Off Campus with Family		$17,236	$16,902
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

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