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Is UAB a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$134,492 Avg Total Cost

University of Alabama at Birmingham Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an UAB degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the UAB annual value report below.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 30% National Value
Top 20% National Quality
Good Price

University of Alabama at Birmingham is ranked #573 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Compared to other schools of similar quality, University of Alabama at Birmingham is priced well for the kind of quality provided and is thus a good value according to College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  573 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  74.43 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $134,492 For That Piece of Paper

The UAB time to graduate is about 4.44 years and will cost an estimated $30,291 per year. This brings the total cost to 134,492.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$30,291
Average Years to Graduate4.44
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$134,492

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average UAB net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on UAB cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$83,388 In-State With Aid
$160,812 Avg Cost No Aid
4.44 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how UAB value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$160,812#0F
All Students$134,492#573B
Only Students Receiving Aid$121,523#947C+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$122,677#F
All Students$96,352#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$83,388#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Alabama.

About 96% of UAB students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UAB financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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