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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 2007-2008 was 520 to 620 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 520 and 640.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here UAB does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at UAB are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 16,246 students (13,901 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at UAB belong to the Conference USA for major sports.
Degree seekers find the school 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 | 483 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, business administration, MIS, managerial economics |
| Medicine | 470 | medicine, public health, health professions, dentistry, optometry, dental clinical sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 468 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching, art education, educational administration, special ed, physical education teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 353 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist |
| Science | 285 | biology, chemistry, microbiology, cell biology, physics, pharmacology and toxicology, molecular biochemistry, neurobiology, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 252 | history, English, political science, sociology, Spanish language, social studies, foreign language and literature, anthropology, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 209 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Engineering | 199 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, engineering |
| Medical Support and Technology | 155 | radiation therapist, physician assistant, dental assistant, clinical lab tech, respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech, cytotechnologist |
| Media | 128 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 96 | corrections and criminal justice, forensic science |
| Medical Administration | 85 | health care administration, health and medical administrative, medical records admin, environmental health |
| Family and Social Work | 81 | social work, public administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 59 | occupational therapy, dietitian, clinical nutritionist, health and fitness, nutrition sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 53 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 37 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 36 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 21 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 19 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 19 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 2 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for UAB in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,907 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 1,098 | 44 |
| First-professional degree | 245 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 197 | 30 |
| Post-master's certificate | 28 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UAB had a total enrollment of 16,246 students (13,901 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (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 2,075 of its 13,901 (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 | 5,106 | 4,345 | 85% | 2,213 | 51% |
| Men | 2,091 | 1,766 | 84% | 898 | 51% |
| Women | 3,015 | 2,579 | 86% | 1,315 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| 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 | $ 4,664 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,352 |
| Room and board | $ 8,924 |
| Room charge | $ 4,170 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,750 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 609 | 203 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 266 | 168 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 428 | 374 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 97 | $160,636 | 35 | $146,776 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 66 | $109,553 | 54 | $105,835 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 58 | $85,549 | 98 | $80,667 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 18 | $62,392 | 39 | $70,379 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 239 | $120,908 | 226 | $95,144 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 82 | $98,382 | 17 | $91,026 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 86 | $74,179 | 51 | $67,234 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 67 | $60,803 | 51 | $55,027 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $44,509 | 16 | $39,659 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 248 | $77,013 | 136 | $62,156 |
*: 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
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
Engineering, General
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
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 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/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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
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 administration (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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