The University of Alabama
- Public
- Research university
The University of Alabama: international tuition 35,924 USD per year, one-year total cost 59,102 USD, acceptance rate 76.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
International first-time freshmen can be considered for UA automatic merit scholarships based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores, without an additional scholarship application. There is insufficient information to confirm need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 76.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 590–690, Math 580–710, ACT 24–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 59,102 USD, before any scholarship. 7 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 59,102 USD.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 4/12. You apply through UA Undergraduate App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at The University of Alabama?
International tuition is 35,924 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 59,102 USD.
Does The University of Alabama offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International first-time freshmen can be considered for UA automatic merit scholarships based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores, without an additional scholarship application. There is insufficient information to confirm need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does The University of Alabama require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Alabama?
The acceptance rate is 76.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesAutomatic merit scholarships are included in the UA Undergraduate App and require no additional application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether UA considers an international applicant's ability to pay in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a separate international-student aid form.
Scholarships at this school
CapstoneMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page8,000 USD/year≈ ₫209M
The page confirms that these scholarship values and names are identical for international students.
Deadline: Summer/Fall 2027: application and official scores due by December 4.
CollegiateMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page10,000 USD/year≈ ₫261M
The page confirms that these scholarship values and names are identical for international students.
Deadline: Summer/Fall 2027: application and official scores due by December 4.
Crimson LegendsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page6,000 USD/year≈ ₫156M
The page confirms that these scholarship values and names are identical for international students.
Deadline: Summer/Fall 2027: application and official scores due by December 4.
Foundation in ExcellenceMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page15,000 USD/year≈ ₫391M
The page confirms that these scholarship values and names are identical for international students.
Deadline: Summer/Fall 2027: application and official scores due by December 4.
PresidentialMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page28,000 USD/year≈ ₫730M
The page confirms that these scholarship values and names are identical for international students.
Deadline: Summer/Fall 2027: application and official scores due by December 4.
Presidential EliteFull ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool pageFull ride
The page confirms that these scholarship values and names are identical for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Summer/Fall 2027: application and official scores due by December 4.
UA ScholarMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page24,000 USD/year≈ ₫626M
The page confirms that these scholarship values and names are identical for international students.
Deadline: Summer/Fall 2027: application and official scores due by December 4.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiNon-U.S. high school transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES member agency (course-by-course with GPA) and translated into English if needed.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Priority application deadline, Spring semester (international freshman)Applicationin18days
- Priority application deadline, Summer semester (international freshman)Application+50 days
Credit for exams
AP credit may be reviewed after admission under official policies and course equivalencies.
IB credit may be reviewed after admission under official policies and course equivalencies.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data