University of Alabama at Birmingham

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,832

2023 Average Net Price

$17,413

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.4%

10,919 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

21,160

70% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

62.4%

1,371 Graduates

About

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Alabama at Birmingham were Registered Nursing (588 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (384 degrees), and General Public Health (248 degrees).

In 2023, 6,742 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,826 degrees), 2.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,280 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Alabama at Birmingham is $8,832, which is $−22,171 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Alabama at Birmingham was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,673 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Alabama at Birmingham is $8,832, which is $22,172 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,413.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending University of Alabama at Birmingham received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,832

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Alabama at Birmingham was $8,832. The cost of tuition at University of Alabama at Birmingham is $−22,172 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Alabama at Birmingham (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,413

2023 Value

3.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Alabama at Birmingham had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,413. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Alabama at Birmingham grew by 3.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Alabama at Birmingham (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,725

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Alabama at Birmingham was of $13,725 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at University of Alabama at Birmingham received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Alabama at Birmingham (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Alabama at Birmingham was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4673 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Alabama at Birmingham received 10,919 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.77% annual growth. Out of those 10,919 applicants, 9,655 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.4% acceptance rate.

There were 21,160 students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2023. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Alabama at Birmingham has an overall enrollment yield of 21.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,655

Accepted Out of 10,919

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Alabama at Birmingham was 88.4% (9,655 admissions from 10,919 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.77%, while admissions grew by 12%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Alabama at Birmingham (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

112

Scores Submitted (2023)

5% of enrolled first-time students at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Alabama at Birmingham had a total enrollment of 21,160 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Alabama at Birmingham is 14,815 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,345. This means that 70% of students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Alabama at Birmingham, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.8% White, 21.7% Black or African American, 7.9% Asian, 6.04% Hispanic or Latino, 4.16% Two or More Races, 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0567% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.9%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Black or African American Female (17.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.8%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,160 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Alabama at Birmingham is 14,815 and the part-time enrollment is 6,345. This means that 70% of students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Alabama at Birmingham (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Alabama at Birmingham had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Alabama at Birmingham (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
10,325 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,588 enrolled students
Asian
1,671 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Alabama at Birmingham is 48.8% White, 21.7% Black or African American, 7.9% Asian, 6.04% Hispanic or Latino, 4.16% Two or More Races, 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0567% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 638 students (3.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,902 more women than men received degrees from University of Alabama at Birmingham. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham is white (3,826 degrees awarded). There were 2.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,280 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Alabama at Birmingham is Registered Nursing (588 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (384 degrees) and General Public Health (248 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Alabama at Birmingham, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (638 degrees awarded), Health (2,531 degrees), and Engineering (417 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham are Registered nurses (1,554,314 people), Physicians (601,433 people), Other managers (557,205 people), Software developers (542,689 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (389,528 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2023 are Biology (638 degrees awarded), Health (2,531 degrees), Engineering (417 degrees), Physical Sciences (92 degrees), and History (49 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham are Biology (638 degrees awarded), Health (2,531 degrees), Engineering (417 degrees), Physical Sciences (92 degrees), and History (49 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham are Elementary & secondary schools (3,060,419 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,134,484 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (835,401 people), Computer Systems Design (596,039 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (500,902 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
363 degrees awarded
General Psychology
251 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
135 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Alabama at Birmingham was Registered Nursing with 363 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,420

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,322

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,420 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alabama at Birmingham, which is 0.56 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,322).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 258 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alabama at Birmingham in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 207 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 837 degrees were awarded to men at University of Alabama at Birmingham in Registered Nursing, which is 7.34 times more than the 114 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 42% of students graduating from University of Alabama at Birmingham completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (88.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Alabama at Birmingham is Female and Asian (88.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.365% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,826 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,280 degrees awarded
Asian
456 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Alabama at Birmingham is white (3,826 degrees awarded). There were 2.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,280 degrees).

2.94% of degree recipients (198 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,497 degrees awarded
White Male
1,329 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
943 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Alabama at Birmingham is white female (2,497 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,329 degrees).

Operations

University of Alabama at Birmingham has an endowment valued at nearly $739M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 326M (44.2%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Alabama at Birmingham had a total salary expenditure of 4.68B. University of Alabama at Birmingham employs 312 Assistant professors, 277 Professors and 246 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Alabama at Birmingham are Female Assistant professor (217), Male Professor (157), and Male Associate professor (134).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alabama at Birmingham are: Business and Financial Operations, with 693 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 548 employees, and Service with 520 employees.

Endowment

$739M

2023 Endowment

9.81%

growth from 2022

University of Alabama at Birmingham has an endowment valued at about $739M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Alabama at Birmingham grew 9.81% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $305M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Alabama at Birmingham (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$600M - Federal
$14.5M - State
$6.4M - Local

As of 2023, University of Alabama at Birmingham received $600M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $14.5M from state grants and contracts, and $6.4M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.67B

2023 Salaries

8.03%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Alabama at Birmingham paid a median of $1.67B in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($4.68B) and a 8.03% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.86% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.59% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$123M

Instructional Salaries

953

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Alabama at Birmingham paid a total of $123M to 953 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

312 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

693 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Alabama at Birmingham were Assistant professor with 312 employees, Professor with 277 employees, and Associate professor with 246 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Alabama at Birmingham were Business and Financial Operations with 693 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 548 employees, and Service with 520 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Alabama at Birmingham was Female Assistant professor with 217 employees, Male Professor with 157 employees, and Male Associate professor with 134 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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