University of AlabamaTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

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Cost of Attendance :
$33,382

Installment Plan Available

Tuition & Fees :
$11,900
Room & Board :
$14,840
Books & Supplies :
$800
Other Expenses :
$5,842
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Email
financialaid@ua.edu
Website
Financial Aid Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
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 RequiredCost
FAFSA Code is 001051Free
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
6,044 (75.7%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
3,827 (63.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
3,659 (95.6%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
961 (26.3%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
58%
Average Award
$17,101
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,157 (86.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,288
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 2,222 (60.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,378
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,735 (74.7%) of aid recipients
2,645 (33.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,310
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
16,876 (58.4%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
11,841 (70.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
11,515 (97.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
2,361 (20.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
56%
Average Award
$16,132
Need-Based Gift
Received by 9,621 (83.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,052
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 7,735 (67.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,144
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 7,738 (67.2%) of aid recipients
10,307(35.7%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $16,078
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
45%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$37,818
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
$3,285
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