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University of Alabama: Rankings, Cost, Programs, Placements

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#458 in World

#121 in USA

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The priority application deadline for the University of Alabama UG international students is Nov 1, 2025

About University of Alabama

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Year of establishment
1820
Also known as
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University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
1219
No. of campus
1
Scholarships granted
23048
Scholarship amount granted
USD 332 million
Application fees
USD 40
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
1647
Faculty/Student ratio
19
Male/Female ratio
1.27
UG/PG course ratio
1.74
Total criminal offences
1376
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Q:   What is the cost of attendance at Alabama Uni?
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Mentioned below are the estimated cost for UG students for 2023-24:

Direct Cost

In-State

Out-State

Tuition

INR 9.23 L

INR 27 L

Fees Estimate

INR 66.5k

INR 66.5k

Room

INR 8 L

INR 8 L

Board

INR 4.4 L

INR 4.4 L

Total Direct Cost

INR 22.2 L

INR 40 L

Indirect Cost

In-State

Out-State

Books

INR 66.5k

INR 66.5k

Transportation

INR 1.8 L

INR 2.6 L

Miscellaneous

INR 3 L

INR 3 L

Loan Fee Estimate

6k

6k

Total Indirect Cost

INR 5.6 L

INR 6.4 L

TOTAL (DIRECT + INDIRECT)

INR 28 L

INR 46.4 L

Q:   How much is the application fee for Alabama University?
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The Alabama University application fee for International students vary by application type. Mentioned below are the application fee for UG and PG applications at Alabama:

  • UG: USD 40 or INR 3,342.14
  • MBA: USD 80 or INR 6,684.28
Q:   What GPA is needed to get into the University of Alabama?
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International students who wish to study at the University of Alabama must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for undergraduate admission. For the Fall of 2023, the freshman class continues to be academically talented with 43.4% boasting a 4.0 high school GPA, a record average high school GPA of 3.87. Apart from this, students have to meet the general admission requirements to get admission to the university.

University of Alabama Rankings 2025

#458

World level
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#121

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Q:   Which is better; University of Alabama or University of Texas at Arlington?
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The comparative US News and World Report rankings of University of Alabama and University of Texas at Arlington are given in the table below:

Year

University of Alabama

University of Texas at Arlington

2021

419

471

2022

470

517

2023

512

576

2024

635

722

2025

653

793

Q:   What is the University of Alabama ranked in the U.S.?
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The University of Alabama ranking in the U.S. is #171 in National Universities rankings by U.S. News. In 2024, this university ranked at #170. This shows that there has been a slight decline in the rankings of this university nationally. But, still it has managed to stay among the Top 200 Universities in the U.S. Furthermore, in the Global Universities ranking, this university ranks at #653 in 2025.

Q:   What is University of Alabama Birmingham ranking in Computer Science?
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According to the University of Alabama Birmingham ranking, the UAB ranks 601-800 for PG Computer Science by Times Higher Education. Students can check the below table for UAB ranking in Computer Science in last few years:

Ranked By

2021

2022

2023

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

501-600

501-600

601-800

University of Alabama Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :USD 40 - 80
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Q:   When should international students apply to University of Alabama?
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The important enrollment dates for freshmen applicants are given in the table below:

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Application Deadline

Spring Sem

Nov 1, 2025

Summer Sem 

Jan 10, 2026

Fall Sem

Jan 10, 2026

Q:   Is it hard to get into the University of Alabama?
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The University of Alabama admission are moderatly competitive for International students because of its acceptance rate. The University of Alabama acceptance rate is around 76% for the fall of 2023-24. UAB University has received 58,418 applications among which 8,279 get admission offers for the fall of 2023-24. Mentioned below are the University of Alabama enrollment statistics for UG:

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Stats 2022-2023

Stats 2023-2024

Application Received

54,072

58,418

Admitted Students

43,290

44,295

Acceptance Rate

80.06%

75.82%

Q:   How can I apply for the University of Alabama admissions?
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International students can apply for the University of Alabama admission through Common Application or via the Official website. Students have to gather all the documents and test score before processing the application. Mentioned below are the steps to apply for the UAB admissions:

Step 1: Complete your application for admission through Common Application or Official Website

Step 2: Submit the required documents

Step 3: Provide official test score as per the program

Step 4: Meet the English language requirements

Step 5: Pay the non-refundable University of Alabama application fee to submit the admission application

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University of Alabama Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Does University of Alabama give out scholarships?
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International students who apply for the University of Alabama admissions are automatically eligible for UAB scholarships. We have mentioned below the popular University of Alabama scholarships for first-year students:

Scholarships

Amount/Value

International UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship

INR 5 L up to tuition

International Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships

INR 5 L to INR 23.3 L

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Q:   Does University of Alabama provide financial support to international students?
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Other than the general merit scholarships, the University of Alabama offers external scholarships to international students with different qualifications, abilities and interests. Some of the external scholarships are given as follows:

  • Alabama College Counts Scholarship
  • Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
  • The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Neilsen Scholarship Programme
  • Elks Club, Lion Club and The Girl and Boy Scouts of America are some of the organizations that offer scholarships to international students.
Q:   Does University of Alabama offer scholarships to international students?
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The University of Alabama offers scholarships to all UG and PG students based on academic excellence and merit. The scholarships offered to UG and PG students are given as follows:

·       Arts and Sciences Scholarships

·       Culverhouse Undergraduate Scholarships

·       Communication and Information Scholarships

·       College of Education UG scholarships

·       Honors College Scholarships

·       Nursing Scholarships

·       Law Scholarships

·       Social Work Scholarships

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Q:   What is the placement rate at University of Alabama?
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Based on the First Destination Survey, the average annual salary for graduate students at the University of Alabama was at USD 59,027 with a range of USD 15,000 to USD 112,000. These salaries include the part-time and full-time placement data.

Q:   What is the criteria for working on campus for international students at University of Alabama?
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The University of Alabama offers on-campus employment which means that the student is paid by the university or work for an affiliated service that operates on-campus. The following are the conditions under which the student in F-1 or J-1 status will work on-campus:

·       The student must be enrolled full-time during their academic year unless they are eligible for an exception

·       For fall and Spring semesters, the students should not work for more than 20 hours every week which means that they can work for 20 hours while working on-campus

·       For Summer semester, students can work for a maximum of 20 hours every week on campus but only during the official university breaks of 1 week or longer.

University of Alabama Cost

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(12 courses)
INR 24 L - 35 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 79 - 100, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE: 300 & Above, GMAT: 500 & Above
MBA/PGDM(7 courses)
INR 25 L - 35 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedGMAT: 500 & Above, GRE: 300 - 305, IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 79 - 100, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(6 courses)
INR 26 L - 29 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo
M.A.(1 course)
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above
BBA(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo
B.Sc.(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo
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Q:   How much does it cost to go to University of Alabama for international students?
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The University of Alabama cost for undergraduate and graduate programs vary from INR 23.66 L and INR 34.16 L for the first year. The table below has the University of Alabama tuition fees for international students with course duration:

 

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

BE/BTech (4 years)

INR 24 L - 28 L

MBA/PGDM (1 year-2 years)

INR 24 L - 33 L

MIM (1 year-24 months)

INR 6 L - 33 L

MS (18-24 months)

INR 6 L - 24 L

BBA (4 years)

INR 10 L - 28 L

BSc (48 months-4 years)

INR 10 L - 39 L

Q:   What are the admission requirements for University of Alabama?
A: 

International students have to meet the general University of Alabama requirements to get admission to the university.

Check below the UAB requirements for undergraduate admission:

·      Complete high school degree from a recognised school/college

·      Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for admission

·      Meet the English language requirements

·      Additional test score of ACT/SAT are optional

Check below the UAB requirements for graduate admission

·      A bachelor’s degree with a qualifying GPA

·      Meet the English language requirements

·      Submit additional test score of GMAT/GRE

·      A minimum of three years of professional work experience

Know more about the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

Q:   How difficult is it, in terms of admission and tuition, to go to the University of Alabama as an Indian student?
A: 

Alabama University is moderately difficult for Indian students in terms of acceptance rate. The Alabama University acceptance rate is 76% in 2023-2024, which increases from 80% in 2022-2023. However, the university offers a quality education at an affordable tuition fee. The Alabama University fees in rupees vary from INR 5 L and INR 40 L for first-year.







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UG Race

Others

81%

Black

10%

Hispanic

5%

Asian

1%

UG Student residence

Out of state

64%

In state

35%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

93%

25 and over

6%

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UG Number of Applicant

54072
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Overall Graduation Rate

73
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UG Enrollment

32458
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PG Enrollment

6186

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University of Alabama International Students

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Q:   Is University of Alabama good for international students?
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The University of Alabama is internationally known for the points given below:

·       The university is associated with some organisations such as Universities Research Association, University of Alabama System and the Oak Ridge Associated Universities.

·       The university has done a wide spread effort on the Rising Tide Capital Campaign which raises a minimum of USD 1.5 billion for philanthropic support for priorities over a decade.

·       The university has more than 600 student organizations which focus mainly on academics, service, arts and recreation.

·       The campus of the university has a network of security and support professionals that work to ensure safety for all the students.

·       The university has a highly ranked School of Law and the School of Medicine in Birmingham.

·       University of Alabama has achieved R1 as a High Research University in Doctoral Programmes status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Q:   How many international students are at University of Alabama?
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The University of Alabama currently has more than 38,000 undergraduate, professional and graduate students have enrolled at the university based on the Fall 2022 data. Out of these students, 57.9% of the students come from elsewhere in the USA and from 88 foreign countries. The International Student and Scholar has served 1,118 active enrolled international students which includes 246 new international students.

University of Alabama FAQs

Q:   What is your review of The University of Alabama?
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The University of Alabama is a good choice to study in the USA because of its impressive ranking and low cost programs. International students can complete thier degree under INR 23 L to INR 25 L. Some of the University of Alabama courses are ranked high in the world programme ranking. The University of Alabama placements are also impressive as graduates gets an average annual salary of INR 49 L

Q:   What are the GPA requirements for international students at University of Alabama?
A: 

To be considered at the university for graduate admissions, the applicant must fulfill one of the following requirements:

·       An overall 3.0 GPA out of 4.0

·       An overall 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 in the last 60 semester hours

·       A 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA in their graduate programme

If the GPA of the student is lower than accepted, then the university will consider them for admission with additional requirements.

Q:   What is the University of Alabama Birmingham MS in CS fees?
A: 

The cost of studying the University of Alabama Birmingham MS in CS programme is around INR 23 L. Students can check below the complete first year package to study MS in CS at UAB:

Fees components

Amount

Tuition & fees

INR 22,94,112

Hostel & Meals

INR 9,03,182

Insurance

INR 2,02,480

International fee

INR 12,468

Total

INR 34,12,242

Q:   What are the requirements for international students at University of Alabama?
A: 

The documents required for international students at University of Alabama are given as follows:

·       Copy of passport

·       Relevant visa and immigration documents which includes PR card and current visa

·       Submit official transcripts online or via post

·       The applicants are not required to submit the SAT/ACT scores but will have to submit them to apply for a merit scholarship

·       Overall GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale for admission

·       Unofficial transcripts and its copies from every secondary school the student has attended.

Q:   What standardized tests are required for admission at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB)?
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International students must achieve an undergraduate degree GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) overall, or 3.0 (or equivalent) for the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) admission in PG programs. The middle 50% of students enrolling at The University of Alabama for the fall 2024 is:

  • ACT: 26 – 33
  • SAT: 1170 – 1400
  • GPA: 3.59 – 4.26

Non-native speakers must submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS, DET, or PTE scores. The minimum score for admission to a degree programme or for non-degree admission is 79 on the TOEFL iBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, 110 on the DET, or 59 on the PTE.

Q:   What are the English Language requirements for international students at University of Alabama?
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The English Language requirements for international students at University of Alabama are given in the table below:

ExamScore Required
TOEFL IBT79 and above
TOEFL PBT550 and above
IELTS 6.0 or above
PTE 54 or above 
Duolingo ET110 or above

Also read: IELTS Preparation and Tips 2023

Q:   What are the requirements for admission to the University of Alabama?
A: 

University of Alabama requirements vary by programme type for international students. Mentioned below are the University of Alabama admission requirements for International students:

UAB UG admission requirements:

  • Complete a high school degree from a recognised school/college
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for admission
  • Meet the English language requirements
  • Additional test scores for ACT/ SAT are optional

UAB PG admission requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree with a qualifying GPA
  • Meet the English language requirements
  • Submit additional test scores of GMAT/GRE
  • A minimum of three years of professional work experience
Q:   What is the University of Alabama at Birmingham fees for international students?
A: 

Check below the University of Alabama at Birmingham fees for international students:

Courses

Duration

1st Year Tuition Fees

Cost (3 courses)

1 year

INR 24.3 L

BE / BTech (6 courses)

4 years

INR 24.3 L

MS (5 courses)

18-24 months

INR 22.9 L - 24.3 L

BBA (1 course)

4 years

INR 24.3 L

Cost0 (1 course)

4 years

INR 25.1 L

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

2 years

INR 25.1 L

Also check: Cost of Studying in the USA for International Students

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Answered 2 months ago

The 2025-26 rates for UAB housing are as follows:

2025-26 Rates 
All rates are per semester (Fall and Spring Terms) 

Building/Type of Room 

Fall 2025 Term 

Spring 2026 Term 

Freshmen 

Blazer, Gold, McMahon 

USD 4,070 (INR 3.4L) 

USD 4,070 (INR 3.4L) 

Upperclassmen 

Blount 2 Bedroom 

USD 5,025 (INR 4.3L) 

USD 5,025 (INR 4.3L) 

Blount 4 Bedroom 

USD 4,385 (INR 3.7L) 

USD 4,385 (INR 3.7L) 

Camp Hall 

USD 3,590 (INR 3L) 

USD 3,590 (INR 3L) 

Rast Hall 

USD 3,980 (INR 3.4L) 

USD 3,980 (INR 3.4L) 

Blazer Single Bedroom 

USD 5,630 (INR 4.8L) 

USD 5,630 (INR 4.8L) 

 

1 USD = INR 85.95   

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Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 months ago

The University of Alabama at Birmingham expects a minimum score of 6 and 6.5 from undergraduate and graduate applicants respectively. International applicants coming from diverse backgrounds must demonstrate their English language proficiency by holding scores of IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo. Internat

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Esha Tiwari

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Answered 4 months ago

The University of Alabama acceptance rate stands at 76% for the year 2023, which indicates that it is a moderately difficult university to get into. Academics is a very important part of getting an admit here, a GPA of 3.0 overall on a 4.0 scale is required to be able to be cosidered at this univers

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Bhumika Vimal

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 months ago

International students can expect to get their offer letter or rejection confirmation through mail in 3-4 weeks. The university accepts thousands of applications and evaluates them based on various academic and non-academic factors. Some crucial factors considered by the university include the rigor

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Rashmi Singh

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 months ago

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is me to over 21,000 students as per the 2023-2024 academic year, of which over 12,000 are undergraduate and more than 8,000 are graduate. Students can check the enrollment statistics for the University of Alabama below:

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Headcount 2024

Undergraduate

12,382

Graduate

8,778

Total

21,160

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