University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Public

Acceptance rate
88%
Average SAT
1,258
ACT midpoint
27
Enrollment
11,635
In-state tuition
$9,098
Out-of-state tuition
$22,562
Avg net price
$18,749
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1210 and 1450 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 27

Popular programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.362
2Biology, General.248
3Psychology, General.230
4Health and Medical Administrative Services.137
5Business Administration, Management and Operations.134
6Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.122
7Accounting and Related Services.113
8Public Health.107
9Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.95
10Marketing.86
11Criminal Justice and Corrections.83
12Neurobiology and Neurosciences.78
13Communication and Media Studies.77
14Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.72
15Computer and Information Sciences, General.70
16Management Information Systems and Services.66
17English Language and Literature, General.53
18Chemistry.52
19Biomedical/Medical Engineering.51
20Finance and Financial Management Services.51

Showing top 20 of 47 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

University of Alabama at Birmingham has an acceptance rate of 88% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Admitted students at University of Alabama at Birmingham typically score between 1210 and 1450 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Alabama at Birmingham is approximately $18,749 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

4-year graduation rate data for University of Alabama at Birmingham is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.