University of Alabama
School info
4.3
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.4
Food
3.8
Clubs
4.3
Facilities
4.7
Internet
3.7
Location
4.3
Opportunities
4.4
Safety
4.1
Social
4.4
Happiness
4.5
Basic Information
Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public research university
- Established: December 18, 1820; 203 years ago (1820-12-18)
- Founder: The University of Alabama was established through an act of the United States Congress and the Alabama General Assembly, rather than being founded by a specific individual. However, if we consider the key figures involved in its establishment and early development, the names include: United States Congress, Alabama General Assembly, Alva Woods
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 100
Key Area
- Dynamic Systems
- Control
- and Automation
- Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Cyber Physical Systems
- Ecological Engineering and Watershed Management
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 38,320 (fall 2021)
- Undergraduates: 31,688 (fall 2021)
- Postgraduates: 6,152 (fall 2021)
- Academic Staff: 1,986 (1,517 full-time & 469 part-time)
- Administrative Staff: 1,096 (Clerical/ Secretarial) + 128 (Executive/Admin/ Managerial) = approximately 1,224
Notable Alumni
- Harper Lee
- Rece Davis
- Winston Groom
- Kaitlan Collins
- Autherine Lucy
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
Amazing school
Overall 5
Great place to go to college!
Overall 5
awesome
Overall 5
All around an amazing school! I absolutely love it here!
Overall 5
This school is amazing. It has help to transform the area around it. The facilities are amazing.
Overall 5
Great school!
Overall 5
I love everything about alabama the school, teachers, ra's, bars and people
Overall 5
Perfect
Overall 5
Great school that is prepared to meet the needs of the future. Online coursework options and plenty of sections available. Great school culture!
Overall 5
I personally love it here. it's a great school with a great atmosphere and great people. there there are so many amazing opportunities and ways to get connected on campus.
Bad reviews
Overall 1
Absolutely hated my time at this school. The people here are the most awful toxic people in this country.
Overall 2
campus is ok