UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

University of Alabama--Birmingham is a public institution that was founded in 1969. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,679, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 275 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Alabama--Birmingham's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 149. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,280 (2014-15); out-of-state tuition and fees are $21,220 (2014-15).

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) covers 88 blocks in the heart of Alabama's largest city, allowing its diverse student body to enjoy a rich campus life while taking advantage of enormous opportunities for research, internships and resume-building work experience. UAB's campus includes 10 schools, a large graduate school and a renowned medical center. As early as their freshman year, undergraduates can get hands-on experience in UAB's nationally ranked and highly interdisciplinary research programs. Their professors are the inventors, artists and scientists breaking new ground in their chosen fields. Recent student success stories include Rhodes, Fulbright, Truman and Marshall scholars. UAB - knowledge that will change your world. Academic Life The student-faculty ratio at University of Alabama--Birmingham is 18:1, and the school has 39.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Alabama--Birmingham include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 80.5 percent. Student Life University of Alabama--Birmingham has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,679, with a gender distribution of 41.8 percent male students and 58.2 percent female students. At this school, 21 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 80 percent of students live off campus. University of Alabama--Birmingham is part of the NCAA I athletic conference. Campus Services University of Alabama--Birmingham offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. University of Alabama--Birmingham also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Alabama--Birmingham Cost and Financial Aid At University of Alabama--Birmingham, 60.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,658. Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs, or use the U.S. News 529 Finder to choose the best tax-advantaged college investment account for you.