University of Alabama at Birmingham

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

UAB's published price depends heavily on Alabama residency, enrollment level and living arrangements. In the reported 2025-26 undergraduate figures, full-time tuition and required fees total $9,098 for in-state students and $29,480 for out-of-state students. These are published charges before grants or scholarships, not a complete annual cost of attendance.

• 2025-26 in-state undergraduate tuition and required fees: $9,098.
• 2025-26 out-of-state undergraduate tuition and required fees: $29,480.
• Reported annual room and board: $13,690.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,200.

Adding the reported room, board and books figures to in-state tuition and fees gives $23,988; the comparable out-of-state sum is $37,452. Neither sum includes transportation, personal expenses or every possible course charge, so neither should be mistaken for UAB's full individual aid budget. Graduate and professional students face different rates.

Financial aid can change the amount a student pays. In the reported aid data, 95% of students received some form of financial aid, while 40% had student loans; a loan must be repaid and is not a price reduction. The reported average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $15,500. Net price reflects costs after applicable grant and scholarship aid for a defined group, not a quote for a new applicant.

Eligible students may be able to combine federal grants, Alabama or institutional aid, scholarships and federal loans. UAB also has resources for students using qualifying military or veterans' education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing UAB's scholarship procedures are important steps; residency status, aid eligibility and each award's terms determine the eventual bill.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

UAB students can seek part-time work, including positions connected to Federal Work-Study, while enrolled. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program: an award establishes eligibility to earn wages through approved employment, not a guaranteed job or an automatic credit against tuition.

Students normally need a FAFSA-based aid determination and must apply for an available position. Other campus jobs may be open without a Work-Study award, while off-campus roles, internships and research positions follow their own hiring rules. Hours and pay depend on the employer and position.

For career planning, UAB offers individual counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job-search resources, employer events and opportunities to explore careers and connect with alumni. These services can support a search, but they are distinct from a verified employment outcome. Students balancing work with classes should ask whether a position's hours fit laboratory, clinical or other required course schedules.