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The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama says yes to 76.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $59,221 median earnings.
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The University of Alabama sits in Tuscaloosa proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $115,980 four years out. 18.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 33,227 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 89.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1170 and 1400 — above the AL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on The University of Alabama's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, The University of Alabama received 58,418 applications and admitted 44,295 (75.8%), with 8,279 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1170–1400 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, The University of Alabama's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 640 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 640 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How The University of Alabama compares
| The University of Alabama | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.6% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,180 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,221 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors The University of Alabama: $59,221 median at year ten, versus $44,312 across Alabama institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $12,180 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $34,172. For non-residents, The University of Alabama's $34,172 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
The University of Alabama is a big school: 33,227 undergraduates at last count.
73.4% of The University of Alabama students finish a bachelor's within six years — 18.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $12,180 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at The University of Alabama
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $115,980 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $105,393 |
| Chemical Engineering | $100,857 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,943 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,079 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $91,999 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,685 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,621 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $86,114 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,532 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $85,020 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $79,811 |
| Mathematics | $77,899 |
| Marketing | $77,451 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,715 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $68,227 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $65,674 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,617 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,548 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $60,546 |
| Biology, General | $59,637 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,796 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $57,205 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $57,002 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $56,945 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,071 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,894 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $55,419 |
| Journalism | $55,043 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $54,254 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,940 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $53,616 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $53,180 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,619 |
| Dance | $51,744 |
| Public Health | $51,588 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,763 |
| History | $50,213 |
| Psychology, General | $49,900 |
| Social Work | $49,561 |
| Geography and Cartography | $49,269 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,007 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,751 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $44,278 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,100 |
| Anthropology | $35,701 |
| Music | $31,666 |
Median earnings for these 47 The University of Alabama programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,221 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional The University of Alabama programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for The University of Alabama?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1170–1400 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 76.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is The University of Alabama's acceptance rate?
75.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 44,295 admitted from 58,418 applicants.
How much does The University of Alabama cost?
In-state tuition is $12,180; out-of-state students pay $34,172. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do The University of Alabama graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,221 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- University of Alabama in Huntsville — 68.6% admitted
- Faulkner University — 73.1% admitted
- Huntingdon College — 69.5% admitted
- Jacksonville State University — 77.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.