Campus & Student Life at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Home to about 13,878 undergraduates in 2020, UAB is a very large, public university located in Birmingham, Alabama. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UAB offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UAB can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UAB Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UAB Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at UAB. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UAB Disability Services.

UAB for the Military

While not a "service academy", UAB does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UAB Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UAB for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 13,878 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,402 (75.0%). Part-time attendance was 3,476 (25.0%).

University of Alabama at Birmingham is Ranked #728 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UAB is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UAB #728 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UAB by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UAB Diversity Guide.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Competes in the NCAA

UAB has a total of 422 student athletes, 216 men and 206 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics