The University of Alabama
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Small | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
20:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
The University of Alabama
739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487
See on MapPhone
(205) 348-6010
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$11,940Out of state
$32,300Graduate
In state
$11,790Out of state
$32,150Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
87%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 45.0% | $3,781 |
State/local grants | 4.0% | $932 |
Institutional grants | 71.0% | $15,493 |
Loans | 39.0% | $10,694 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$14,426 per year
Books & Supplies
$800 per year
Personal Expenses
$4,858 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Finance, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Mechanical Engineering
- Psychology, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Microbiology, General
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Learning Sciences
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Architectural Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Metallurgical Engineering
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Construction Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Family Resource Management Studies, General
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Human Nutrition
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Family and Community Services
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Early Childhood and Family Studies
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Public Health, General
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Criminology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Interior Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Social Work
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Human Nutrition
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science
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Business Statistics
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Taxation
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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ENGINEERING
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Metallurgical Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Family Resource Management Studies, General
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Human Nutrition
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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German Language and Literature
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Public Health, General
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Public Health, Other
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers
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Tax Law/Taxation
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LIBRARY SCIENCE
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Library and Information Science
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Educational Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Criminology
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Music, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
80.06%- Apply 54,072
- Accepted 43,290
- Attend 8,037
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$40Graduate
$65Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
560-720
ACT Composite
23-31
SAT Reading
570-690
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
57%Male Students
43%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian71.5%
- Black11.24%
- Two Or More Ethnicities6.19%
- Hispanic/Latino5.53%
- Not Specified3.51%
- Asian1.57%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.35%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.11%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
42,327
Undergraduate students
34,616
Graduate students
7,711
Full Time Students
85%Part Time Students
15%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Gymnastics
- Golf
- Tennis
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