University of Alabama Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $26,074 Out-of-state: $43,394 |
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $10,780 Out-of-state: $28,100 |
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Room and Board
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$9,974 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,200 |
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Other Expenses
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$4,120 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
University of Alabama Applying For Financial Aid
| financialaid@ua.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001051 |
Free |
University of Alabama Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 4,857 (67.7%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 3,520 (72.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 3,397 (96.5%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 944 (27.8%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 58% |
| Average Award | $15,376 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 2,765 (81.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,777 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 2,324 (68.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,622 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 2,226 (65.5%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,855 (25.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,821 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 15,770 (55.4%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 12,380 (78.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 12,124 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 2,409 (19.9%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 53% |
| Average Award | $13,656 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 9,228 (76.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,597 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 9,512 (78.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,416 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 6,208 (51.2%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 6,853 (24.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,770 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
47% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$33,816 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
8.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
2.0% |
University of Alabama Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Private loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Junior Miss |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Children of Union Members/Company Employees, International Students, Out-of-State Students, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$2,725 |