| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Crimson Tide |
| Nicknames: | Alabama, UA, 'Bama |
The University of Alabama (also known as Alabama, UA, or colloquially as 'Bama) is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. Founded in 1831, UA is the flagship school of the University of Alabama System. Within Alabama, it is often called the Capstone. UA is the senior and the largest in terms of enrollment of the state's major research universities, the others being academic and athletic rival Auburn University and fellow UA System institutions the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
The University of Alabama offers programs of study in 12 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, Education Specialist, and doctoral degrees. The only publicly-supported law school in Alabama is at UA. Other academic programs unavailable elsewhere in Alabama include doctoral programs in anthropology, library and information studies, metallurgical and material engineering, music, Romance languages, and social work.
As of fall 2007, Alabama has an enrollment of 25,580 students and its president is Dr. Robert Witt. Under his leadership, the University has experienced significant growth, despite lower admission acceptance rates, and higher academic standards. The UA Honors Program has grown rapidly as well, with one in four freshmen now enrolled in UA’s Honors College. In Fall of 2007, these 1,066 scored in the top 2 percent nationally on the ACT.
In 1818, Congress authorized the newly created Alabama Territory to set aside a township for the establishment of a "seminary of learning." When Alabama was admitted to the Union on December 14, 1819, a second township was added to the land grant, bringing it to a total of 46,000 acres (186 km²). The General Assembly of Alabama established the seminary on December 18, 1820, named it "The University of the State of Alabama," and created a Board of Trustees to manage the construction and operation of the university. The board chose as the site of the campus a place which was then just outside the city limits of Tuscaloosa, the state capital at the time. The University's charter was presented to the first University president in the nave of Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa. Alabama opened its doors to students on April 18, 1831, with the Reverend Alva Woods as President.
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 23% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Southeastern Conference) Basketball (Southeastern Conference) Baseball (Southeastern Conference) Track (Southeastern Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,864 | $ 13,516 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,034 | 18% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 103 | 1% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,826 | 53% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,052 | 34% | |
Any Aid: |
74% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 74% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 34% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 500, Math: 500 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 630, Math: 630 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 86% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 21, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 28, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
2 Colleges At Once?
Im about to enter my freshmen year of college this fall at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, and I was wondering if it woul be possible for me to take 14 hours a week (max full time student) thier and take some online courses so I could finish school in 2 to 2 1/2 years... Is this possible? Thanks
Im not asking my advisor because she is a dumb ass. Seriously. Thanks
BTW Im already planning to take summer classes 08 and 09 which puts me graduating in 10. My major is criminal justice and minor is philosophy
12 months ago
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When I was at the Univ. of Alabama, I knew several students who attended UA full time but also took a class or two at Shelton State.
If you really want to take a big load, you can get away with it for the first couple of years because the 100 & 200 level classes aren't so hard. However when you get to take 300 & 400 level classes they become more involved and you'll probably need to slow down a bit.
However, I know from UA that you could enroll for up to 21 hours in a semester. If you did that, you could still conceivably graduate in 2.5 years if you go year round.
Also, the more hours you take from one university, the cheaper it gets. If you want to enroll at another university, check the STARS guide (I assume that is still around for Alabama students...that way you can make sure the classes you take there will transfer back to USA) and you can try Spring Hill (I think that is the community college down there?) Online classes tend to cost more. Alabama Jr. College is about $120 per hour I believe.
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Tuscaloosa Alabama?
Hi for all of you that live in Alabama could you tell me what Tuscaloosa is like. I am interested in attending University of Alabama Tuscaloosa but I wont be able to do a campus tour for about another year because I've got a lot of stuff going on in my life right now. I live in Arizona by the way and I decided I needed a change from desert weather so I looked at several schools outs of state and I liked University of Alabama Tuscaloosa the most so I want to apply there. Even with out of state tuition I have found that it would be cheaper then attending a school here in Arizona and I am tired of desert weather and scenery. So for any of you who have lived in or lived in Alabama or have attended University of Alabama Tuscaloosa or are a student there could you please tell me what you think of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa.
14 months ago
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I grew in Tuscaloosa (T-town) and also graduated from the U of A. My family still lives there and I visit about once a month for a couple of days, Its amazing how Tuscaloosa has grown in the past few years. Especially for the University, new updated dorms, apartments etc.... Its a beautiful campus, especially in spring time, the football games in fall are great, I still attend some games, time allowing. The scenery is totally different than that of AZ, I used to travel with work and I had the pleasure of spending an Arizona summer in phoenix. Yes its hot in bama too, but totally different feel (humidity factor)
Lots to do in the area ranging from outdoors activities(lots of rivers,lakes) to U of A campus has nice Rec center, plenty of stores/restaurants etc... A great place to meet new people. Whenever I went through orientation I met loads of people, its been over 10 years since I graduated there but I still keep in contact with about 3 or 4 people whom I met at the very beginning. The U of A sponsors alot of activities for Freshmen just coming to the U of A. I hope you end up selecting the U of A, the town is growing tremendously, therefore an increase in traffic, but hey I live in ATL now and Tuscaloosa has nothing on ATL traffic, but it has increased alot in the past 2 or 3 years. Best of luck!! and ROLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!
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My Freshman Year, I had all A's and one C, Sophmore Year I had all A's One B and One C, Junior Year has finally passed and I came up with All A's One B and 2 C's. I am really worried about getting in. If I can't get in I have to delay my dream of becoming a crimsonette. I really don't want to do this. I meet the ACT requirement, and as far as I know the GPA requirement. Can I get in?
14 months ago
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Here is a website with the requirements: http://gobama.ua.edu/steps/freshmanreq.html
It states "As of 2006-2007, we generally admit a student with a 20 ACT or 950 SAT score and a 3.0 cumulative grade point average."
UA has a sliding scale in that the higher your SAT/ACT the lower your GPA can be, and vice versa.
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I was pondering about attending the University of Alabama next year, but I have heard so many awful stories of race relations, particulary involving the greek life. However I am wondering if it is just classicism which is prevalent everywhere not just in the south. For example many fraternities only initiate brothers who are legacies, or come from wealthy families. How much trouble will a middle class african american guy find while trying to get into a fraternity? Also I have spoken to people who live in Alabama who are pretty much devout racists. Is race still an issue at the University? That also goes for other universities in the deep south life Mississippi. Should I look into any of these universities or should I go to my parents alma mater up north.
Thanks for the advice
Are fraternities integrated at all in Alabama?
15 months ago
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If you re thinking of going to college in Alabama, consider Alabama A&M Univ if you are planning on a Comp Sci or Engineering degree.
There are black frats at most Universities. There are usually 4 which are listed below and their famous members.
Kappa Alpha Psi
Ed Bradley
Cedric The Entertainer
Montell Jordan
John Singleton
Tavis Smiley
Alpha Phi Alpha
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
W.E.B. Dubois
Thurgood Marshall
Garrett Morgan
Duke Ellington
Stuart Scott
Keenan Ivory Wayans
Jesse Owens
Eddie Robinson
Jackie Robinson
Art Shell
FACT:
60 % of all Black Male Doctors
75 % of all Black Male Lawyers
65 % of all Black Male Dentists
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95 % of All Black Colleges
have been headed by Alpha Men
Omega Psi Phi
Bill Cosby
Steve Harvey
Langston Hughes
Charles R. Drew
George Washington Carver
Jesse Jackson
Michael Jordan
Charlie Ward
Steve "Air" McNair
Hank Aaron
John Salley
Shaquille O'Neal
John Salley
Tom Joyner
Vince Carter
Phi Beta Sigma
Blair Underwood
Morris Chestnut
Rick James
Malik Yoba
Quincy Jones
Morgan Freeman
Emmit Smith
Karl Malone
Nate Newton
Jerry Rice
Ben Coates
Hines Ward
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I'm a female and I'd like to know from current UA students what the nicest and most polite to live in at UA is.
18 months ago
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If you are in the Honor's College- -Riverside, Lakeside, or Blount. Those are all honors only dorms. Next, for females, Burke, Parhamn, Harris, and Tutwiler follow (that's in order of best to worst.) Tutwiler is a tower, and always smells like Blimbie Subway. Burke has a mini cafeteria at the bottom and closer to most of the classes!
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Thinking maybe USA for medschool...what are some good areas to live with 2 small children...How expensive is it for housing? Is it possible to get enough loans and grants to go into medicine without struggling with a job?
24 months ago
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housing will be of a reasonable price....
loans? once accepted you may be able to re-neg your financial aid package.. i dont know to much about that
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University of Alabama?
I am going to be a senior in high school this coming year and I am thinking about bama. If you go there I was wondering what drew you to the school and how you like it now.
25 months ago
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This is a first-class school. It has a lot of heart, history and you get a solid education.
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I am a black male thinking of going to the University and I wanted to know is it true about the really bad racism that I have read and heard about on TV.
26 months ago
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I am a white female attending the university of alabama and although I may not be able to relate to racism of african americans, I can say that I have never, in the past four years I've lived in Tuscaloosa, seen or heard anything racist. HONESTLY. I have lived in Alabama all my life & I went to an all white school. Coming to U of A was a new experience for me because I am around and interact with many african american people. The "white to black" ratio has to be about even here. So, my point is that this college is full of different races & ethnicities, so don't picture an all white college that you wouldn't fit in at. I work at the local mall & all my coworkers are black people. Of course, you'll have your "clicks", but I don't think it is anything out of the ordinary. I love Alabama & you really should consider going here. I don't know what you saw on the tv or read somewhere. but I promise you, this is an awesome college & I would recommend it to anyone! :) One more thing, if you are a football fan, this is DEFINATELY the place for you. We are die-hard here! ROLL TIDE!!!
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UA is along the same line as most public univeristies. It's fairly easy to be accepted (relatively speaking) and you will get out of it what you put in. If you go to UA, take challenging courses and work hard, you will graduate with a great degree and an education that is just as good as you would have received at a private university.
Prettymuch any university is a good school to attend if you're willing to work hard.
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No worse than any other University, compared to anywhere else in the country. Depends on the ignorance of the students attending those schools. Racism is everywhere in this country. Not just the South. I have seen more race issues in the Northern part of the country than in the South where I live.
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