| Alabama State vs. Alabama at Birmingham |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#37 in Federal Region IV Universities #12 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,248 Alabama Residents $19,576 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,098 Alabama Residents $22,562 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,336 Alabama Residents $17,752 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,640 Alabama Residents $21,168 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,199 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,514 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower858 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,340 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier97.55% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.18% |
| Lower14.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.07% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,081 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,905 |
| Smaller3,521 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,959 |
| Smaller560 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,946 |
| Smaller548 | Online Student Population | Larger5,802 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower30% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Higher35% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 318 | Number of faculty | 3,206 |
| Lower$73,380 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,387 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.