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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Admission at University of Alabama at Birmingham is close to open (88.2%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $54,501 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham sits in Birmingham proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $104,654 four years out. 34% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 11,635 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 80.1% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1130 and 1400 — above the AL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Alabama at Birmingham's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Alabama at Birmingham received 10,919 applications and admitted 9,655 (88.4%), with 2,095 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Alabama at Birmingham without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1130 and 1400; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 640 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 620 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Alabama at Birmingham compares
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.2% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,098 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,501 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Alabama at Birmingham: $54,501 median at year ten, versus $44,312 across Alabama institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,098 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $22,562. For non-residents, University of Alabama at Birmingham's $22,562 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 11,635 undergrads, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
64.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a University of Alabama at Birmingham tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $104,654 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $90,415 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $90,089 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,589 |
| Materials Engineering | $83,985 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $79,843 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,224 |
| Civil Engineering | $78,054 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $76,648 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,201 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,980 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,036 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,781 |
| Chemistry | $60,318 |
| Mathematics | $57,453 |
| Marketing | $56,591 |
| Biology, General | $55,174 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $53,021 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,435 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,643 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,139 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $48,706 |
| History | $48,565 |
| Social Work | $47,791 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $47,004 |
| Psychology, General | $46,369 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,714 |
| Political Science and Government | $44,493 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,461 |
| Public Health | $44,398 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,138 |
| Music | $41,768 |
| Sociology | $40,148 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $37,173 |
| Anthropology | $31,991 |
Median earnings for these 35 University of Alabama at Birmingham programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,501 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional University of Alabama at Birmingham programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1130–1400 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate?
88.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 9,655 admitted from 10,919 applicants.
How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost?
In-state tuition is $9,098; out-of-state students pay $22,562. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,501 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Alabama State University — 97.5% admitted
- Auburn University at Montgomery — 91.6% admitted
- Herzing University-Birmingham — 93.3% admitted
- Heritage Christian University — 90% 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.