The University of Alabama Transfer and Admissions Information

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4 year
32.8K

Full + Part time Students
1:20

Faculty to Student Ratio
5%

Transfer Student Ratio

Founded in 1831 as the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama has always focused on being the best. This is Where Legends Are Made. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a robust campus environment where our students can reach their greatest potential while learning from the best and brightest faculty and making a positive difference in the community, the state and the world.

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Overview

Founded	1831
Full-Time Undergraduate	32,795
Transfer Students	1,614
Programs	190 Programs
Courses	2,792 Courses
Equivalencies	9,803 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$11,620
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,090
Books and Supplies	$1,000

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the applicable term each year. UA offers a number of scholarships to students that have achieved academic and extracurricular excellence at Alabama community colleges and are transferring as a junior to UA. There are also a number of scholarships given to students that are members of Phi Theta Kappa at their community college.
Tuition and Fees:

Estimated Cost of Attendance: $31,080 In-State; $51,424 Out-of-State. These include tuition, fees estimate, room, board, books, transportation, miscellaneous items, and a loan fee estimate.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

We welcome students seeking to transfer into UA from other colleges and universities. To apply as a transfer student, you must have earned 24 transferrable semester hours.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Priority Fall Semester	March 1
Priority Spring Semester	October 1
Priority Summer Session	March 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

2.0 overall college GPA
Official Transcripts:

Transfer students with fewer than 24 hours must submit an official final high school transcript. During your final term at your present college, have each collegiate institution you have attended forward one official transcript to us.
SAT Scores:

Transfer students with fewer than 24 hours must submit an official ACT/SAT score.
Application Fee:

$40
Other Requirements:

A statement of good standing from prior institutions may be required.
Apply Here:

https://gobama.ua.edu/steps/transfer/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Transferable courses with a grade of "D-" or above may apply to degree requirements unless a grade of "C-" is specifically required.
Credits (Min/Max):

A minimum of 50% of the coursework required to earn a bachelor's degree must be earned at a baccalaureate degree-granting institution, and a minimum of 25% of the coursework required for the degree must be earned at the University of Alabama.

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