The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.85
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The University of Alabama (informally known as Alabama, UA, the Capstone, or Bama) is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Established in 1820 and opened to students in 1831, the University of Alabama is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama as well as the University of Alabama System. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research…
- Rankings
#5 (Princeton Review)▼
Best Athletic Facilities
Ranked #5 in Best Athletic Facilities (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #126 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #146 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #170 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #270 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0100
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