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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tuition, net price, acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, graduation rate, and graduate salary · Birmingham, Alabama

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Net price / year

$18,749

after grants & scholarships

higher than 85% of public 4-year colleges

Acceptance rate

88%

Graduation rate

63%

within 150% of normal time

higher than 80% of public 4-year colleges

Median earnings

$64,969

4 years after graduating

higher than 71% of public 4-year colleges

University of Alabama at Birmingham at a glance

What is the tuition at University of Alabama at Birmingham?: In-state undergraduate tuition and fees are $9,098 for the 2024-25 academic year, or $22,562 for out-of-state students.
What is the cost of attendance at University of Alabama at Birmingham?: The average cost of attendance is $28,145 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
What is the net price at University of Alabama at Birmingham?: The average net price for in-state students is $18,749 a year after grants and scholarships (2023-24).
What is the acceptance rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham?: About 88% of applicants were admitted (fall 2024).
What SAT and ACT scores are typical at University of Alabama at Birmingham?: The middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores had an SAT total of about 1210–1450 and an ACT composite of 23–30 (fall 2024). Test policy reported: Considered if submitted, but not required.
What is the graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham?: 63% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time, or 6 years (entering classes through fall 2018).
How much do graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham earn?: The median graduate earns $64,969 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).

Key takeaways

The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.3 years of work (not counting income forgone while studying).
At $18,749 a year, the average net price is higher than 85% of public 4-year colleges.
63% of students graduate on time or within 150% of normal time, higher than 80% of public 4-year colleges.
Graduates earn a median $64,969 four years after finishing, more than 71% of public 4-year colleges.
Families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,172 a year on average, versus $22,597 for families earning over $110,000.

Tuition and cost of attendance at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Average net price (in-state)

$18,749 per year

Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.

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Estimated total net cost

$74,996

Net price × 4 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.

Net price by family income

Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k $16,172
$30–48k $15,500
$48–75k $19,161
$75–110k $21,805
$110k+ $22,597

Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $28,145

Tuition & fees$9,098
Books & supplies$1,200
Room & board$14,170
Other expenses$5,781

Tuition & fees (in-state): $9,098
Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $22,562

University of Alabama at Birmingham acceptance rate and SAT/ACT scores

Acceptance rate

Share of applicants admitted.

Test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required

SAT range (middle 50%)1210–1450

4001600

ACT composite range (middle 50%)23–30

136

Graduation rate and salary after graduating from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Graduation rate

63%

First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time.

Retention rate

81%

Full-time first-years who return the next fall.

Typical monthly payment

$236

On a standard 10-year federal plan.

Years of earnings premium to cover cost

2.3 years

Net cost ÷ (graduate earnings − high-school graduate earnings). Excludes income forgone while studying and assumes today's earnings. A rough guide, not a prediction.

Earnings vs debt

4 years after graduating$64,969

1 year after graduating$48,854

Median graduate debt$22,300

High-school graduate median (Alabama)$32,204

Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.

Debt-to-earnings: 0.3×Median debt divided by median earnings 4 years after graduating.
Share of pay going to loans: 4.4%
3-year loan default rate: 0%

Outcomes by student group

The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.

Completion within 150% of normal time, by group

Share of students who entered in 2018 and completed within 150% of normal time (six years at a four-year college, three at a two-year college).

White students 65%

Black students 56%

Hispanic students 57%

Asian students 82%

Pell Grant recipients 55%

All students, same entering cohort: 64%

Group rates and the all-student rate come from the same 2018 entering cohort, so they can be compared directly. Groups at small colleges can rest on very few students. Data period: Entering cohort 2018 (IPEDS).

Earnings ten years after entry

All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.

Typical range: middle half of students

25th percentile $33,873 · median $54,501 · 75th percentile $80,711

Median by family income

Lowest third of family incomes $49,475

Middle third $57,029

Highest third $58,346

Median by sex

Male students $61,246

Non-male students $50,753

This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.

Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).

Median federal student debt, by group

Median federal loan debt of students who borrowed, when they left school, by group.

By Pell Grant status

Pell Grant recipients $18,000

Not Pell recipients $12,500

By first-generation status

First-generation students $16,250

Not first-generation $15,188

By family income

Family income $0–$30,000 $16,666

Family income $30,001–$75,000 $15,985

Family income over $75,000 $15,000

By gender

Men $15,248

Women $16,183

Data period: Loans in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (pooled, NSLDS).

How borrowers are doing

One year after leaving school and entering repayment, here is where the 6,161 federal-loan borrowers from this college stood. It covers borrowers only, not students who did not take federal loans.

Repayment status one year after entering repayment

Paid in full 5%
Making progress 7%
Not making progress 13%
Delinquent 2%
Default 0%
Forbearance 56%
Deferment 16%
Discharged 0%

What the terms mean

Paid in full:: The borrower has paid off the loans completely.
Making progress:: Payments are reducing the loan balance, not just covering interest.
Not making progress:: The borrower is paying, but not enough to shrink the balance.
Delinquent:: Payments are late but the loan is not yet in default.
Default:: The borrower has missed payments for so long that the loan is officially in default.
Forbearance:: Payments are temporarily paused or reduced, and interest may keep adding up.
Deferment:: Payments are on hold for an approved reason, such as returning to school.
Discharged:: The loan was cancelled, for example because of a disability or a school closure.

6,161 borrowers · Data period: Borrowers who entered repayment in the AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 cohorts (pooled, NSLDS).

Programs and majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked by earnings

Program	Earnings, 4 yrs after	Earnings over time	Compared with the U.S. median for this field	Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 53	$104,654	1 yr$69,6334 yrs$104,6545 yrs$101,625	U.S. median $92,374 U.S. middle half $64.2K–$128.2K · Above the U.S. median	$20,750
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 24 Small sample	$90,415	1 yr$42,5704 yrs$90,4155 yrs$85,321	U.S. median $93,451 U.S. middle half $74.1K–$113.9K · Below the U.S. median	$22,676
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 51	$90,089	1 yr$76,1514 yrs$90,0895 yrs$99,457	U.S. median $100,647 U.S. middle half $84.6K–$122.4K · Below the U.S. median	$23,362
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 51	$89,589	1 yr$58,1914 yrs$89,5895 yrs$87,901	U.S. median $92,135 U.S. middle half $77.7K–$109.1K · Below the U.S. median	$20,250
Materials Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 18 Small sample	$83,985	1 yr$69,4984 yrs$83,9855 yrs$88,034	U.S. median $91,449 U.S. middle half $76.7K–$109.2K · Below the U.S. median	—
Management Information Systems and Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 101	$79,843	1 yr$57,7784 yrs$79,8435 yrs$74,931	U.S. median $83,290 U.S. middle half $58.8K–$111.6K · Below the U.S. median	$26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's · Graduates: 338	$78,224	1 yr$65,1734 yrs$78,2245 yrs$84,228	U.S. median $88,910 U.S. middle half $67.9K–$114.5K · Below the U.S. median	$18,000
Civil Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 50	$78,054	1 yr$62,2834 yrs$78,0545 yrs$84,553	U.S. median $86,517 U.S. middle half $73.9K–$101.2K · Below the U.S. median	$25,750
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 33	$76,648	—	U.S. median $75,399 U.S. middle half $51.4K–$102.2K · Above the U.S. median	—
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 119	$69,201	1 yr$51,6404 yrs$69,2015 yrs$63,551	U.S. median $76,194 U.S. middle half $56.2K–$97.2K · Below the U.S. median	$27,000

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Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 48	$66,980	1 yr$50,9394 yrs$66,9805 yrs$71,298	U.S. median $83,343 U.S. middle half $60.8K–$111.5K · Below the U.S. median	$19,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 186	$63,036	1 yr$45,7614 yrs$63,0365 yrs$62,800	U.S. median $68,257 U.S. middle half $47.6K–$93.6K · Below the U.S. median	$24,000
Human Resources Management and Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 16 Small sample	$61,781	1 yr$45,3434 yrs$61,781	U.S. median $68,069 U.S. middle half $50.2K–$90.6K · Below the U.S. median	$22,375
Chemistry Bachelor's · Graduates: 27 Small sample	$60,318	1 yr$33,9314 yrs$60,3185 yrs$59,510	U.S. median $65,120 U.S. middle half $48.3K–$84K · Below the U.S. median	$26,000
Mathematics Bachelor's · Graduates: 30	$57,453	1 yr$46,1304 yrs$57,4535 yrs$52,520	U.S. median $69,562 U.S. middle half $49.1K–$97.4K · Below the U.S. median	$23,571
Marketing Bachelor's · Graduates: 82	$56,591	1 yr$39,3484 yrs$56,5915 yrs$62,426	U.S. median $69,303 U.S. middle half $49.7K–$93.2K · Below the U.S. median	$22,072
Biology, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 108	$55,174	1 yr$28,1274 yrs$55,1745 yrs$55,561	U.S. median $57,214 U.S. middle half $38.9K–$79.2K · Below the U.S. median	$21,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 120	$53,021	1 yr$40,2854 yrs$53,0215 yrs$58,386	U.S. median $58,716 U.S. middle half $41.9K–$80.4K · Below the U.S. median	$25,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Bachelor's · Graduates: 112	$52,435	1 yr$32,0934 yrs$52,4355 yrs$47,189	U.S. median $51,389 U.S. middle half $40.5K–$63.1K · Above the U.S. median	$22,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's · Graduates: 96	$51,643	1 yr$34,4594 yrs$51,6435 yrs$48,974	U.S. median $55,378 U.S. middle half $40.2K–$74.4K · Below the U.S. median	$21,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's · Graduates: 69	$49,139	1 yr$42,9814 yrs$49,1395 yrs$47,772	U.S. median $47,382 U.S. middle half $38.4K–$56.1K · Above the U.S. median	$28,267
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 59	$48,706	1 yr$32,3244 yrs$48,7065 yrs$36,019	U.S. median $48,590 U.S. middle half $33.7K–$63.8K · Above the U.S. median	$22,373
History Bachelor's · Graduates: 32	$48,565	1 yr$28,1214 yrs$48,5655 yrs$47,929	U.S. median $50,680 U.S. middle half $36.3K–$66.7K · Below the U.S. median	$20,750
Social Work Bachelor's · Graduates: 91	$47,791	1 yr$35,7504 yrs$47,7915 yrs$45,369	U.S. median $51,790 U.S. middle half $39.2K–$64.2K · Below the U.S. median	$24,990
Social Sciences, Other Bachelor's · Graduates: 20 Small sample	$47,004	4 yrs$47,0045 yrs$50,950	U.S. median $56,812 U.S. middle half $39.7K–$77.7K · Below the U.S. median	—
Psychology, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 182	$46,369	1 yr$30,1324 yrs$46,3695 yrs$44,287	U.S. median $50,706 U.S. middle half $35.7K–$67.2K · Below the U.S. median	$21,868
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor's · Graduates: 103	$45,714	1 yr$40,9684 yrs$45,7145 yrs$50,137	U.S. median $53,072 U.S. middle half $35.8K–$73.3K · Below the U.S. median	$21,614
Political Science and Government Bachelor's · Graduates: 23 Small sample	$44,493	1 yr$34,4744 yrs$44,493	U.S. median $63,293 U.S. middle half $44.8K–$85.4K · Below the U.S. median	$19,500
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's · Graduates: 126	$44,461	1 yr$33,1904 yrs$44,4615 yrs$39,661	U.S. median $56,359 U.S. middle half $39.6K–$76.1K · Below the U.S. median	$21,360
Public Health Bachelor's · Graduates: 94	$44,398	1 yr$32,1874 yrs$44,3985 yrs$49,049	U.S. median $58,808 U.S. middle half $42K–$79.2K · Below the U.S. median	$25,000
Fine and Studio Arts Bachelor's · Graduates: 53	$43,138	1 yr$30,8094 yrs$43,1385 yrs$41,015	U.S. median $41,367 U.S. middle half $26.2K–$56.7K · Above the U.S. median	$23,437
Music Bachelor's · Graduates: 25 Small sample	$41,768	—	U.S. median $42,892 U.S. middle half $26K–$58.8K · Below the U.S. median	—
Sociology Bachelor's · Graduates: 28 Small sample	$40,148	1 yr$28,1374 yrs$40,1485 yrs$38,987	U.S. median $52,657 U.S. middle half $37.7K–$69.5K · Below the U.S. median	$26,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Bachelor's · Graduates: 24 Small sample	$37,173	1 yr$26,6704 yrs$37,173	U.S. median $39,775 U.S. middle half $25.5K–$55.4K · Below the U.S. median	$24,784
Anthropology Bachelor's · Graduates: 22 Small sample	$31,991	—	U.S. median $46,676 U.S. middle half $32.1K–$63.9K · Below the U.S. median	$21,500

Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.

The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.

The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.

Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.

What students study

The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.

Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 21.3%

Health Professions and Related Programs 19.3%

Biological and Biomedical Sciences 14.5%

Psychology 9.2%

Engineering 6.5%

Education 5.5%

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services 3.4%

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 3.4%

A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).

Who attends

A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.

Race and ethnicity

White 46.5%
Black or African American 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or more races 5.2%
U.S. nonresident 2.4%
Race and ethnicity unknown 0.7%

Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Gender

Men 36.8%
Women 63.2%

Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Students aged 25 or older

17%

of undergraduates

Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).

Students and campus

Undergraduate enrollment: 11,635
Part-time students: 18%
Receive Pell Grants: 34%
Receive federal loans: 40%
Students per faculty member: 18 : 1
Setting: City

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Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

For the 2024-25 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $9,098 for in-state students and $22,562 for out-of-state students. These are published prices before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.

What is the cost of attendance and net price at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

The average cost of attendance at University of Alabama at Birmingham is $28,145 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $18,749 a year. That is higher than 85% of public 4-year colleges.

How much financial aid do students at University of Alabama at Birmingham get?

34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 40% receive federal loans. The average net price runs from $16,172 a year for families earning under $30,000 to $22,597 for families earning over $110,000 (2023-24).

What is the acceptance rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

University of Alabama at Birmingham admitted about 88% of applicants in fall 2024. That means most applicants are admitted.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% had an SAT total of about 1210–1450 and an ACT composite of 23–30 (fall 2024). That is a guide, not a cutoff. Reported test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required.

What are the graduation rate and retention rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

63% of first-time, full-time students at University of Alabama at Birmingham finish within 150% of normal time. 81% of full-time first-years return the next fall.

How much do University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates earn after graduation?

The median graduate earns $64,969 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $48,854.

Is University of Alabama at Birmingham worth it?

There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For University of Alabama at Birmingham, the data shows this. The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.3 years of work. Graduates who borrowed have a median debt of $22,300, about 0.3 times their median earnings four years after finishing. 63% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.

Sources and data periods

All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:

Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Graduation rate: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts

Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things