University Of Alabama At Birmingham


General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Research Universities (very high research activity)
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 16149
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 936, 15213
  • 936
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 16149, 0
  • 16149
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 16149, 0
  • 16149
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 73.00, 27
  • 73.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 27, 73
  • 27%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 40.00, 60
  • 40.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 60, 40
  • 60%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 27.00, 73
  • 27.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • White:
  • 60.00, 40
  • 60.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $4,664 $4,208 $3,892
Out-state $10,352 $9,296 $8,644
Books and supplies $900 $900 $900
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $8,924 $8,924 $9,080
Other (On Campus) $3,750 $3,575 $2,438
Room and board (Off Campus) $8,924 $8,924 $8,904
Other (Off Campus) $3,750 $3,575 $3,375
Other (Off Campus with Family) $3,750 $3,575 $3,375
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
On Campus $17,338 $16,707 $15,410
Off Campus $17,338 $16,707 $16,171
Off Campus with Family $8,414 $7,783 $7,267
Out-state
On Campus $23,026 $21,795 $20,162
Off Campus $23,026 $21,795 $20,923
Off Campus with Family $14,102 $12,871 $12,019

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 77.00, 23
  • 77%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 58.00,28.00,8.00,38.00
  • Total grants: 58%
    Federal: 28%
    State/Local: 8%
    Institutional: 38%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 5876,3738,983,5937
  • Total grants: $16,534
    Federal: $3,738
    State/Local: $983
    Institutional: $5,937

Admissions

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  • Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
  • 30


Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 5,1062,0913,015
Percent admitted 85%84%86%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school GPA:
  • Required
  • Secondary school record:
  • Required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program:
  • Required
  • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
  • Required

Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores Number Percent
SAT907%
ACT1,18593%
Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile**
SAT Critical Reading520620
SAT Math520640
ACT Composite2127
ACT English2128
ACT Math1827

NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 80.00, 20
  • 80%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 42.00, 58
  • 42%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 32.00, 68
  • 32%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14%
  • Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
  • 36.00, 64
  • 36%
  • Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
  • 40.00, 60
  • 40%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Female:
  • 37.00, 63
  • 37%
  • Male:
  • 42.00, 58
  • 42%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 67.00, 33
  • 67%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 33.00, 67
  • 33%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 39.00, 61
  • 39%
  • White:
  • 42.00, 58
  • 42%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 50.00, 50
  • 50%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 43.00, 57
  • 43%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
Accounting11715--
Business Administration and Management, General60129--
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other32---
Business/Managerial Economics11---
Finance, General34---
Management Information Systems, General28---
Marketing/Marketing Management, General57---
Category total339144--
Grand total339144--

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NCAA Division I-A Men Women
All Track Combined - 74
Baseball 34 -
Basketball 15 15
Football 104 -
Golf 11 7
Rifle - 5
Soccer 29 19
Softball - 18
Synchronized Swimming - 11
Tennis 10 8
Volleyball - 17

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges1970-07-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1951-07-08-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1966-12-09-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1968-05-24-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1977-12-08-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1963-01-01-Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education1970-01-01-Accredited
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education1973-04-15-Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education1967-05-01-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1969-10-01-Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation1985-03-20-Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education1968-07-01-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2000-03-03-Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education2000-03-03-Accredited
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs1981-07-10-Accredited
Council on Education for Public Health
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Council on Education for Public Health1978-10-17-Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology1975-01-01-Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology1990-07-01-Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology1973-06-27-Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Liaison Committee on Medical Education1946-07-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation1992-09-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation1991-09-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation2009-07-01-Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education1973-01-01-Accredited