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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Alabama

The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is a public college located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at The University of Alabama is $10,780. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $30,250. The college offers Master’s degrees in 77 different degree areas, with 27 Master’s degrees offered online. The University of Alabama enrolls 6,631 graduate students, with 43% part-time students, 42% online students, and 13% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.ua.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
3,771 full-time
2,860 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:2,796
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:840
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:1,452
  • Online students
    42%
  • Male/Female
    37% / 63%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$10,780
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$30,250
  • Application fee:$65
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$690
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$615
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$690
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,550
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,859 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
152 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:26
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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