University of Alabama at Birmingham View More Rivals | Western Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
#224 in National Universities #8 in Alabama | Rankings | #10 in Kentucky |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Birmingham, AL | Location | Bowling Green, KY |
UAB | Known as | WKU |
1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$8,832 Alabama residents $21,864 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,436 Kentucky residents $27,000 out-of-state |
$8,424 Alabama residents $20,556 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,140 Kentucky residents $18,340 out-of-state |
$9,889 | Financial Aid | $8,499 |
Admission | ||
$40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $65 graduate |
91.81% | Acceptance Rate | 95.45% |
33.15% | Yield | 33.30% |
1,300 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT |
Student Population | ||
21,639 | Total Students | 16,493 |
13,032 | Undergraduate | 14,440 |
8,607 | Graduate | 2,053 |
5,984 | Online Enrollment | 3,162 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
64% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
15% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
82% | Retention Rate | 77% |
$48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,600 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) $8,550 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) $6,984 average annual costs |
Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2,544 Full-time 414 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 658 Full-time 267 Part-time |
8,496 Full-time 1,597 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,757 Full-time 590 Part-time |
$104,003 for Faculties $64,558 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,689 for Faculties $52,794 Part-time |