WHERE AMBITION MEETS OPPORTUNITY

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Admission Requirements

The University of Alabama will not require standardized ACT or SAT scores from students applying through the Fall 2025 Semester. Admission consideration for freshmen entering through the Fall 2025 Semester will be based on a holistic review.

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Programs of Study

Experience the overall excellence of our academic programs. UA offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 degree programs, with a student/faculty ratio that averages 19:1.

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Your UA Recruiter

Your UA recruiter champions you all the way to the finish line. They can help navigate the important decisions in front of you and offer guidance throughout the enrollment process. Find the recruiter for your area, and call, text or email them today.

Unique Undergraduate Research Opportunities

World-class faculty, professional staff and students are leading the way at UA to develop new technologies, advance scientific discovery and harness the power of creative thought to fuel the economy of the future.

Emerging Scholars Program

As an emerging scholar, you’ll work alongside award-winning faculty members on cutting-edge research.

Randall Research Scholars Program

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Visit Campus

Discover The University of Alabama through a fresh lens. Visit campus and meet current students and faculty who can share firsthand their experiences at UA. Tour state-of-the-art facilities and learn why top students from all over the country choose The University of Alabama.

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Ranked in Princeton Review's Top 20 Best Schools for both Internships and Alumni Networks

One of the Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges 

Over 30 National Science Foundation CAREER Awarded Faculty

Over 1,000 National Merit Scholars on campus