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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

    Estimate your cost to attend UAB in a few simple steps.

  • 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.

Student Learning at University of Alabama at Birmingham

All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.

Ensuring that students are successful in their academic programs is important at UAB. Each academic program develops learning outcomes and routinely evaluates them; information is recorded in an institutional database and used to improve programs. In addition, students’ performance on licensure and certification exams is tracked. Programs at UAB, including those in art, music, business, education, engineering, chemistry, public health, psychology, public administration, social work, and all health fields, are accredited by the appropriate professional organization. Advisory committees of outstanding individuals provide input for programs in a number of fields, ensuring that they are current and preparing students for success in the workplace. Maintaining the highest standards for student learning is one of UAB’s highest priorities.

Learning Assessment Examples

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Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes

Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.

Information on UAB students' participation in the Proficiency Profile is under development.

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