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The University of Alabama

Public Tuscaloosa, AL · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
74%
Graduation Rate
$59,221
Earnings (10yr)
$22,420
Net Price
77%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Over 33,000 students call the University of Alabama home, making it one of the largest public universities in the nation. This campus buzzes with activity and opportunity, alongside a diverse range of programs. With a 77% acceptance rate, it opens its doors to a broad spectrum of applicants.

The 10-year earnings for graduates sit at an impressive $59,221, highlighting the potential for financial success post-graduation. While the university has an 18% Pell Grant rate, it indicates a commitment to supporting low-income students, though the mobility data is not available. This suggests a need for further exploration into how well the university helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds ascend economically.

Tuition and fees at the University of Alabama amount to a net price of $22,420, with a median debt of $22,750. Students who thrive here often pursue degrees in Business, Engineering, or Health Professions. Those who engage actively in campus life and utilize available resources tend to fare best.

Rankings

How The Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation74%Earnings 10yr$59KNet Price$22KRetention89%Median Debt$23KPell Grant Rate18%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$19K$0-30K$20K$30-48K$22K$48-75K$27K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%649.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2487.8%MOBILITY161.61%

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,180
In-State Tuition
$34,172
Out-of-State
$22,420
Avg Net Price
$22,750
Median Debt
18%
Pell Grant Rate
32%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$19,169
Family Income $0–$30K
$19,884
Family Income $30K–$48K
$22,258
Family Income $48K–$75K
$26,729
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$52,233
6 Years After Entry
$56,012
8 Years
$59,221
10 Years
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings
70%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$52,233 6yr $56,012 8yr $59,221 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

161.61%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2487.8%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
649.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$106,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.37
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.11
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.9%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.180%
Inventor Rate
26
Total Patents
47
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 77%
Retention Rate 89%
SAT Average 1285
ACT Midpoint 26
SAT Range 1170–1400
ACT Range 24–31
Full-Time Faculty 79%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,419
Diversity Index 0.48
First-Gen Students 23%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 29%
Engineering 10%
Communications 10%
Health Professions 9%
Social Sciences 9%
Psychology 5%
Biology & Biomedical 4%
Education 3%