Avg Earnings (5yr)
$46,572
Acceptance Rate
88%
Graduation Rate
64%
Annual Tuition
$8,832
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median of $54,501 ten years after entry — 1% above the national median. Acceptance rate 88.4%, average SAT score 1258, in-state tuition $8,832.
At a Glance
Total Students
12,118
Retention Rate
82%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
41%
Median Debt
$22,300
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,258
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
600–710
SAT Math (middle 50%)
610–740
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
23–30
Institution Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 88.4% and a student body of 12,118. The university has a retention rate of 82% and a graduation rate of 63.5%. The in-state tuition is $8,832, and 41% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $48,854, with median earnings of $46,572 after five years and $54,501 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $22,300.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$49k
1 YEAR
$47k
5 YEARS
$55k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Alabama at Birmingham alumni earn a median salary of $48,854. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $46,572. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $54,501. The median debt for students is $22,300, and 41% of students receive financial aid.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has an 88.4% acceptance rate and a 63.5% graduation rate. The retention rate is 82%. The in-state tuition is $8,832. The university has a student population of 12,118.
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