The University of Alabama
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Average High School GPA: 3.0
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1110–1360
ACT Range: 22–30
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 32,458
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Generally conservative, with active student political engagement
In-State Tuition & Fees (2024–2025): $12,180
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees (2024–2025): $34,172
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Southeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 44°F (7°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 81°F (27°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 56 inches (1,422 mm)
Nearest Airport: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) — Approximately 52 miles (1-hour drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram:@UnivofAlabama
Swim Team Instagram: @alabamaswimdive
Twitter:@UofAlabama
Facebook:universityofalabama
LinkedIn:The University of Alabama
YouTube:University of Alabama
TikTok: @uofalabama
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Alabama Aquatic Center and Don Gambrel Olympic Pool
Head Coach: Margo Greer
Recruiting Questionnaire: N/A
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #13
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #6 in SEC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #15
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #6 in SEC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#171 in National Universities (tie)
#92 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#98 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#162
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#182
#80
In Public Colleges
#130
In Research Universities
#43
In The South
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#78
Best Employers for Veterans 2020
#239
#224
Best Employers for Diversity 2020
#229
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A-
Diversity: A-
Athletics: A+
Professors: A
Dorms: A
Student Life: A+
Value: B
Campus: A+
Party Scene: A+
Location: B
Campus Food: A
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #31 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #3 of 1,332
Get Recruited!
Complete the university swimming and diving
recruiting questionnaire and email the coach.