University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB)
901 14th Street S, Birmingham, AL 35294
UAB Description
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), which has been ranked among the top universities in the world, offers exceptional undergraduate and graduate academics.
UAB has over 130 different areas of study from which to choose. These encompass bachelor’s master’s, doctoral and professional degrees in the arts, sciences, business, education, engineering and public health, among others.
UAB’s medical school, which features one of the largest university medical centers in the country, has been especially praised for its excellence.
UAB’s students are also a testament to the quality of a UAB education, with numerous Fullbright, Rhodes, Marshall, Truman and other scholars among its graduates.
Student life at UAB is multifaceted and includes over 150 student organizations, vibrant Greek life, a top-ranking recreation and fitness center and year-round intramural sports. The majority of students live in residence halls.
For those who need partial or full assistance covering tuition, financial aid is available to eligible students as are departmental fellowships for graduate students.
Quick Facts
Location
Southeast
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Blazers
Nickname
UAB
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$5,096
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,432
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
16,874
UAB Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 10,369
- Freshman Class
- 1,517
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 16,874
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 61%
- Graduate
- 39%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 98%
- Part-Time
- 2%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 55%
- Men
- 45%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 21%
- Asian
- 4%
- Caucasian
- 66%
- Latino
- 1%
- Other
- 8%
International Students
- International
- 4%
- Domestic
- 96%
