University of Alabama at Birmingham: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large four-year, public school with 21,640 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1969 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

University of Alabama at Birmingham will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
126
University of Alabama at Birmingham follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 126 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Management, Biology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham is high at 82% (well above Alabama average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham is average: 64%. Roughly 31% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Alabama at Birmingham is reasonably decent - 18:1. Find out more about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - around $21,300 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham beyond tuition are roughly $900; this totals $22,200 a year.

Read the details about University of Alabama at Birmingham additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 9,947 applications were submitted and 8,622 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Alabama at Birmingham in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,600
High
University of Alabama at Birmingham provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Alabama at Birmingham, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Alabama at Birmingham provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,500 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high - about $8,600 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Alabama at Birmingham seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Administration Bldg Suite 1070
Birmingham, Alabama
35294-0110, USA
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