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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL·Public·~88% acceptance

Located in Birmingham, AL, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 88% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $18,749 per year after financial aid. About 63% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,501 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$18,749/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,145
Aid cuts ~$9,396/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range~3.77 avg
SAT (middle 50%)1210–1450
ACT (middle 50%)23–30
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
63%
graduation rate
80%
freshman retention
$46,572
median earnings, 6yr
$54,501
median earnings, 10yr
How Alabama at Birmingham reads an application

What Alabama at Birmingham values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Alabama at Birmingham’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Alabama at Birmingham requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep program
Considered
Test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Alabama at Birmingham requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate?
University of Alabama at Birmingham admits about 88% of applicants.
How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost?
At University of Alabama at Birmingham, the average net price after aid is about $18,749 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,145 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1210–1450 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT.
What GPA do you need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Admitted students typically have a GPA of about 3.77 on a 4.0 scale.
What are University of Alabama at Birmingham's application deadlines?
University of Alabama at Birmingham's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Alabama at Birmingham value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Alabama at Birmingham rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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