University of Alabama at Birmingham College Portrait
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL 35294
205-934-4011
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- Students
Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend UAB.
- Admissions
See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at UAB. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.
- College Costs & Financial Aid
Learn about costs to attend UAB and how much financial aid is typically awarded.
- College Cost Estimator
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- Classes and Campus Life
Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at UAB.
- Student Experiences
Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at UAB – inside and outside the classroom.
- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at UAB and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at UAB finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at UAB.
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UAB Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 18 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 65% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 83% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 943 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 46% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 21% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 85% |
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Campus-based Housing
69% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
21% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
UAB is located in Birmingham's safest precinct, and UAB's fully accredited Police Department has earned a reputation for excellence in crime prevention, problem resolution, responsiveness and community involvement. Well-trained and well-prepared officers have close relationships with other law-enforcement agencies and work with the University to provide a multitude of security services and prevention programs, including Campus Escort.