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86.7%Acceptance
$8,832Tuition
12,118Students
62%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,501Earnings
#7 in AlabamaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,832
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,864
Average Net Price
$17,727
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,590
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,580
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,622
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,300
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$236/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
51.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
41.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $14,816
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,876
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,310
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,913
$110,001+ $21,326

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Cost Overview

Most UAB families pay $17,727 annually after aid, far below the $23,622 sticker price. Lower-income students get the best break, with families earning under $30,000 paying just $14,816 per year. Even families making $110,000 or more pay only $21,326 annually. Over four years, expect to pay between $59,264 and $85,304 depending on your family's income.

The medical focus pays off financially. Graduates earn a median $54,501 ten years out, well above the national average for public universities. With typical debt of $22,300, monthly loan payments run $236. That's manageable when you're earning nearly $55,000 annually. Only 41% of students need federal loans, and 82% of students return for sophomore year.

In-state students get the best deal at UAB. They make up 82% of enrollment and benefit from Alabama's relatively low tuition rates combined with strong post-graduation earning potential in healthcare fields.

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