University of Alabama--Birmingham
Work 1530 Third Avenue S
Birmingham, AL 35294
Work(205) 934-8221
Admissions E-mail: undergradadmit@uab.edu
Web site: http://www.uab.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
National Universities
National Universities
Overview : University of Alabama--Birmingham
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1969 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 10,369 |
| Setting: | urban |
| Endowment: | $330,920,594 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | rolling |
| Application fee: | $35 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 81.8% |
| Selectivity: | more selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 In-state: $5,144; Out-of-state: $11,480 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) covers 75 blocks in the heart of Alabama's largest city, allowing its diverse student body to enjoy a rich campus life while taking advantage of enormous opportunities for internships and resume-building work experience. UAB's campus includes 12 schools, a large graduate school and a renowned medical center. As early as their freshman year, undergraduates can get hands-on experience in UAB's nationally ranked and highly interdisciplinary research programs including a new Science and Technology Honors Program. Their professors are the inventors, artists and scientists breaking new ground in their chosen fields. Recent student success stories include Rhodes, Fulbright, Truman and Marshall scholars. |
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