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University of Alabama at Birmingham, or UAB, is a coeducational university situated in Birmingham, Alabama. UAB was founded in 1969. It offers programs of study that lead to bachelor, master, doctoral, and professional degrees in different fields.
UAB offers more than 140 degrees at both graduate and undergraduate levels in the UAB Graduate School and 14 other schools. These are:
The sports teams of UAB are known as the Blazers. The colors are gold, white, and green. The university has tennis, golf, baseball, basketball, football, track & field, and soccer teams. Some notable alumni of the university include Larry DeLucas, astronaut and research scientist; Clayton Colvin, artist; Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005; Derek Rios, Canadian Soccer Player; and Graeme McDowell, professional golfer.
The most common major fields study at the school include science and medicine.
UAB does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 470 to 620 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 650. UAB attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at UAB are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
UAB, in 2007, had 16,246 students (13,146 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at the school belong to the Conference USA for major sports.
Degree seekers find UAB to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"UAB is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state and beyond."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Administration Bldg Suite 1070
Birmingham, AL 35294-0110
General Phone: (205) 934-4011
http://www.uab.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 447 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, business administration, MIS, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 446 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching, educational administration, special ed, art education, physical education teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Medicine | 393 | medicine, public health, dentistry, optometry, health professions, dental clinical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 350 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, nursing science |
| Science | 284 | biology, chemistry, cell biology, physics, biomedical sciences, microbiology, molecular biochemistry, molecular physiology, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 215 | history, English, sociology, political science, Spanish language, social studies, African-American studies, anthropology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 201 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Engineering | 190 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering |
| Medical Support And Technology | 136 | radiation therapist, physician assistant, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech, dental assistant, nuclear medical tech, cytotechnologist |
| Media | 135 | communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 103 | corrections and criminal justice, forensic science |
| Medical Administration | 87 | health care administration, medical records admin, health and medical administrative, environmental health |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 69 | occupational therapy, dietitian, health and fitness, clinical nutritionist, nutrition sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 57 | social work, public administration |
| Art Studies | 41 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 19 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for UAB in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,814 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 960 | 42 |
| First-professional degree | 249 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 192 | 33 |
| Post-master's certificate | 29 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 1 |
In 2007, UAB had a total enrollment of 16,246 students (13,146 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
UAB offers campus housing for 2,150 of its 13,146 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Birmingham, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,221 | 3,705 | 88% | 1,531 | 41% |
| Men | 1,674 | 1,489 | 89% | 612 | 41% |
| Women | 2,547 | 2,216 | 87% | 919 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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 | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,208 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,296 |
| Room and board | $ 8,924 |
| Room charge | $ 4,030 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,575 |
Financial Aid:
UAB participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 105200)
UAB has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 624 | 197 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 260 | 183 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 427 | 358 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 104 | $161,405 | 36 | $144,490 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 68 | $112,737 | 51 | $104,509 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 59 | $87,235 | 97 | $82,322 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 20 | $58,042 | 37 | $70,808 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 251 | $122,550 | 221 | $95,641 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 77 | $96,826 | 18 | $89,634 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 87 | $73,592 | 44 | $67,121 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 63 | $61,432 | 53 | $55,078 |
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $38,801 | 18 | $40,128 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 246 | $75,063 | 134 | $61,524 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Baseball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 175 | 110 | 285 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Baseball | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 0 | 28 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 67 | 102 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Optometry (OD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Human/Medical Genetics
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biochemistry
Molecular Physiology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physics, General
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UAB Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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