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Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$35,312

Installment Plan Available

Tuition & Fees :
$12,718
Room & Board :
$15,478
Books & Supplies :
$700
Other Expenses :
$6,416
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Email
financialaid@ua.edu
Website
Financial Aid Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Not reported
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning January 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 001051 Free
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
5,979 (75.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
3,744 (62.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
3,677 (98.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
994 (27.0%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
63%
Average Award
$19,857
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,433 (93.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,406
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 2,128 (57.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,366
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 3,141 (85.4%) of aid recipients
3,206 (40.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,895
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
17,518 (56.6%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
11,995 (68.5%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
11,849 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
2,374 (20.0%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
57%
Average Award
$18,351
Need-Based Gift
Received by 10,516 (88.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,124
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 7,606 (64.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,133
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 8,663 (73.1%) of aid recipients
12,246(39.5%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $17,494
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
42%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$39,767
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Agriculture
Architecture
Area/Ethnic Studies
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Library Science
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Dance
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major
Community Service
Hobbies/Interests
Junior Miss
Leadership
Memberships
Religious Involvement
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Religious Affiliation
Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$2,200
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