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University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL
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Admit Rate
77%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$33,382
$55,374 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional‡ (source: University of Alabama admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026)

A test score is required if your cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0.

Data sourced from Common Data Set (Institutional), Institutional Website, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Preparation

Helpful high school preparation
4 years English3-4 years math (through Algebra II/Precalculus minimum)3 years lab science2-3 years of a foreign language recommended

This is helpful preparation, not a formal admission requirement.

Admissions

How admission works here

Where you apply
The Common App. Common App requirements grid
Test scores
Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. A test score is required if your cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0. University of Alabama admissions
Application fee
$50. The Common App fee waiver is accepted. Common App requirements grid
Deadlines
Rolling admission December 4. University of Alabama admissions
Overall
77%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT
1110 - 1360
SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Finance
  2. 2Marketing
  3. 3Nursing
  4. 4Psychology
  5. 5Criminology
  6. 6Business
  7. 7Accounting
  8. 8Mechanical Engineering
  9. 9Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  10. 10Biology

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so University of Alabama may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: University of Alabama admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)
Rolling Admission
December 4 · Non-binding

Applying through the Common App

Application fee
$50
Common App fee waiver
Accepted

Source: Common App requirements grid, updated 2026-09-18. Anything not listed here wasn't stated in the grid, which is not the same as not required.

Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (12)
BaseballBasketballFootballGolfGymnasticsRowingSoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
How music and sports fit into an application

Academics

Flagship Programs

Business (Culverhouse College of Business)Nursing (Capstone College of Nursing)Communication & Information Sciences (Public Relations)

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines
BusinessEngineeringNursingCommunication & Information SciencesEducationArts & SciencesHuman Environmental Sciences
Interdisciplinary Pathways
New College (individualized interdisciplinary degree program)Computer-Based Honors Program (CBHP)Blount Scholars Program (interdisciplinary honors humanities living-learning community)

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$33,382* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$55,374* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $12,180* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $34,172* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$19,169
$30,001 – $48,000
$19,884
$48,001 – $75,000
$22,258
$75,001 – $110,000
$25,658
Over $110,000
$26,729

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

Alabama is well known for generous automatic and competitive merit scholarships tied to GPA and test scores, making it one of the more realistic merit-aid options for strong out-of-state students despite its high sticker price.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Tuscaloosa, AL· Small City
Undergraduates
34,389
Setting
Small City
In a fraternity or sorority
37.7% of students
Living on campus
27% of students

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†University of Alabama admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

‡University of Alabama admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 22, 2026

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