The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Tuscaloosa, AL · Small city
Type	Public
Undergraduates	33,227
Acceptance rate	71%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1130–1410 · 17% submit
ACT (middle 50%)	23–31
Testing policy	Required
Graduation rate	74%
First-year retention	87%
Student–faculty ratio	19:1
Cost of attendance	$33,382 in-state · $55,374 out-of-state
Application fee	$50

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Regular Decision: Rolling

Most popular majors: Business, Engineering, Health professions & nursing, Communications, Family & consumer sciences.

University of Alabama campus map

Campus map of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL, showing Foster Auditorium, Rodgers Library and Bryant-Jordan Hall, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of The University of Alabama and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Bryant-Denny Stadium, John and Ann Rhoads Softball Stadium, Coleman Coliseum, UREC SRC Indoor Pool, Foster Auditorium, Angelo Bruno Business Library, Rodgers Library, Bryant-Jordan Hall, Sam Bailey Track & Field Complex.

Around campus

Places to eat: Ameer's Mediterranean Cafe, Santos, Arby's, Jack's, Papa John's, Moe's Southwest Grill
Coffee: Starbucks, The Peach Cobbler Factory, Strange Brew, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, Scooter's Coffee
Nightlife: Gallettes, The Rabbit Hole - Tuscaloosa, Jackie's Lounge
Shops: BAMASTUFF, Alabama Express, Citi Trends, Shoe Show, Wagner's Run Walk, Mr. Burch Formal Wear
Museums and culture: Tuscaloosa Public Library, Kentuck at Queen City, River Market
Groceries: Mr Chen's Oriental Market, Walgreens, Publix, CVS Pharmacy
Parks: Sewell-Thomas Field, Women's Soccer Stadium, Sherrill Plaza, Caplewood Drive Historic District, Pinehurst Historic District, River Road Park West

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