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University of Alabama
Part of University of Alabama System
About
The University of Alabama 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 activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 653 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 57 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 35,682
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 7,472
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
30 subjectsQS
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 51+ | - | 2021 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 201-240 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2020 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-350 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2021 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 338 | 60.5 | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2023 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2020 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-520 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Resources | 100 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 256 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =306 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =312 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =326 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =389 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 489 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =547 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =579 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =585 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =626 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =678 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =682 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =704 | 48.0 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Alabama?
University of Alabama's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =653.
When was University of Alabama founded?
University of Alabama was founded in 1831.
What are the top subjects at University of Alabama?
Top subjects at University of Alabama include: Communication & Media Studies, Marketing, Business Administration, Water Resources, Civil Engineering.
Where is University of Alabama located?
University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, United States.