Birmingham, AL · Private nonprofit university · Suburb (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $36,725 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $36,725 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,264 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $52,514 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $30,689 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $21,825 less than the sticker price — about 42% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (112), Track & Field (110), Baseball (39), Basketball (22), Tennis (14), Golf (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (93), Soccer (32), Softball (21), Volleyball (16), Basketball (13), Golf (11), Tennis (11) |
| Softball conference | SoCon |
| Head softball coach | Megan Curry |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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