Alabama is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tuscaloosa is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Alabama issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include media and family and social work.
Not all applicants to Alabama are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 630 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 500 to 630 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Alabama are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 21,793 students study at Alabama (in 2005).
Students participate in Southeastern Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Alabama
739 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0166
General Phone: (205) 348-6010
Admissions Phone: (205) 348-5666
Financial Aid Phone: (205) 348-6756
http://www.ua.edu/
Alabama awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,063 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting, MIS, managerial economics, management science, taxation |
| Education And Teaching | 651 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, special ed, physical education teaching, higher education administration, school counseling, music teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 567 | English, political science, library science, interdisciplinary studies, history, anthropology, geography, creative writing, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 441 | social work, family and consumer science, family studies, human development and family studies, family resource management, public administration |
| Media | 388 | public relations, advertising, radio and television, journalism, communication studies, mass communication |
| Engineering | 279 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering, ... |
| Law | 189 | law, legal research |
| Science | 142 | biology, chemistry, geology, microbiology, physics, marine biology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 138 | psychology, educational psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 116 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Medicine | 85 | health professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 81 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 60 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 59 | fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 56 | dietitian, athletic trainer, vocational counseling, health and fitness, exercise science |
| Medical Adminstration | 55 | health care facilities management |
| Design | 48 | interior design |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 44 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology |
| Construction Trades | 43 | apparel and textiles |
| Hospitality | 39 | restaurant and food services management |
| Mathematics | 37 | mathematics, probability and statistics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 30 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 30 | drama, dance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Alabama in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,931 | 72 |
| Master's degree | 1,283 | 67 |
| First-professional degree | 183 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 154 | 45 |
| Post-master's certificate | 107 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Alabama had a total enrollment of 21,793 students (19,790 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 72% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Alabama offers campus housing for 4,613 of its 19,790 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tuscaloosa, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,555 | 7,776 | 74% | 3,739 | 48% |
| Men | 4,543 | 3,349 | 74% | 1,656 | 49% |
| Women | 5,929 | 4,387 | 74% | 2,083 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 34% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (205) 348-5666
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,864 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,516 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,904 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,820 |
Financial Aid:
Alabama participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 105100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (205) 348-6756
Alabama has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 393 | 147 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 136 | 93 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 51 | 86 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $104,970 | 5 | $104,489 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $72,647 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $38,252 | 7 | $38,098 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $74,936 | 16 | $65,019 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 228 | $92,738 | 54 | $83,532 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 138 | $67,422 | 69 | $62,275 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 115 | $54,173 | 86 | $49,560 |
| Instructor | academic year | 27 | $33,355 | 46 | $36,271 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 508 | $73,974 | 255 | $57,797 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southeastern Conference |
| Basketball | Southeastern Conference |
| Baseball | Southeastern Conference |
| Track | Southeastern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 195 | 150 | 345 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 111 | 149 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alabama Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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