Colleges / AL / Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public Birmingham, AL · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights

63%

Graduation Rate

$54,501

Earnings (10yr)

$18,749

Net Price

88%

Acceptance Rate

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Overview

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has an acceptance rate of 88%, making it accessible for a broad range of students. This statistic highlights the university's commitment to welcoming a diverse student body while maintaining a manageable enrollment of 11,635.

According to Opportunity Insights data, the economic mobility for students at UAB is promising, with a median earnings of $54,501 ten years after graduation. This suggests that graduates have the potential to improve their financial situations significantly over time, especially those who may come from lower-income backgrounds.

With a net price of $18,749 and a median debt of $22,300, UAB presents a financially viable option for students. Those who thrive here generally pursue popular programs like Health Professions, Business & Marketing, and Engineering. This combination of affordability and strong earning potential makes UAB an attractive choice for many.

Rankings

#1 Best Psychology Colleges in Alabama #1 Best Biology Colleges in Alabama #3 Best Bachelor's Programs in Alabama #3 Best Master's Programs in Alabama #3 Best Computer Science Colleges in Alabama #3 Best Nursing Colleges in Alabama #3 Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Alabama #3 Best Data Science Colleges in Alabama

How University Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

The Mobility Equation

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

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,098

In-State Tuition

$22,562

Out-of-State

$18,749

Avg Net Price

$22,300

Median Debt

34%

Pell Grant Rate

40%

Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,172

Family Income $0–$30K

$15,500

Family Income $30K–$48K

$19,161

Family Income $48K–$75K

$22,597

Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$46,572

6 Years After Entry

$51,431

8 Years

$54,501

10 Years

0.41x

Debt-to-Earnings

67%

Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

Social Mobility

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

189.34%

Mobility Rate

Bottom 20% → Top 20%

1568.2%

Success Rate

If bottom 20% get in

1207.3%

From Bottom 20%

Share of students

$74,600

Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.33

Economic Connectedness

Cross-class friendships

0.04

Friending Bias

Lower = more inclusive

6.8%

Volunteering Rate

0.98

Support Ratio

Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 88%

Retention Rate 80%

SAT Average 1258

ACT Midpoint 27

SAT Range 1210–1450

ACT Range 23–30

Full-Time Faculty 77%

Faculty Salary (mo) $12,612

Diversity Index 0.69

First-Gen Students 34%

Top Programs

Health Professions 21%

Business & Marketing 20%

Biology & Biomedical 15%

Psychology 8%

Engineering 5%

Education 5%

Criminal Justice 4%

Computer Science & IT 4%

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Quick Facts

Setting Urban

Region Southeast

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female

64%

White

47%

Hispanic

Black

27%

Asian

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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