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At a glance
- Type
- private
- Founded
- 1831
- Programs indexed
- 182
- World ranking (directory)
- #170
Official website
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University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa (UA)
The University of Alabama (UA) is a public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was founded in 1831 and is the flagship institution of the University of Alabama System. UA is known for its strong academic programs, particularly in the fields of engineering, business, and agriculture. The university offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs across its 14 colleges and schools. UA is also home to the Crimson Tide football team, which has a strong following and a history of success.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
QS World #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times Higher Education #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024Shanghai #120 · 2024Outlook #150 · 2024
- Tuition (International): $1,470
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
- Application Fee: $40
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
Internationally DiverseLarge Community
2/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$68,815 avg starting salary
90% placement rate
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 10/10
Popular fields
UndergraduatePostgraduate
Top Recruiters
DeloittePwCAmazonLocal Enterprises
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Student Life
32,000 students (1,200 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 75%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
Application fee: $40
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Application fee: 40
💡Acceptance rate: 75%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
