University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL
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    Faculty & Research

    221 faculty · 331 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Nursing40 faculty avg h-index 10.4 #35 of 37 in Nursing
    Mercy N. Mumba, Vice Dean, Associate Dean of Global Initiatives, Professor h-index 12
    Notable: “Health Promotion in Nursing Practice” (2014) · 209 citations
    Cassandra Ford, Associate Professor h-index 12
    Notable: “Implementation Strategies to Improve Blood Pressure Control in the United States: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and American Medical Association” (2023) · 121 citations
    Paige Turner Johnson, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Associate Professor h-index 10
    Notable: “Prevalence of body dissatisfaction among a United States adult sample” (2013) · 227 citations
    JoAnn S. Oliver, Chair, Division of Nursing & Health Advancement, Professor h-index 10
    Notable: “Memory and Cancer: A Review of the Literature” (2014) · 55 citations
    Criminology36 faculty · 38 courses avg h-index 15.2 #87 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Adam Lankford, Chair, Professor h-index 25
    Criminology, Mass Shootings, Sexual Frustration Theory, Suicide Terrorism, Violent Crime Publications Books Lankford, A. (2013). The Myth Of Martyrdom: What Really Drives Suicide Bombers, Rampage Shooters, And Other Self-Destructive Killers
    Notable: “Public Mass Shooters and Firearms: A Cross-National Study of 171 Countries” (2016) · 134 citations
    Ida Johnson, Professor Emeritus h-index 19
    Domestic Violence Women on Parole School Violence Date Rape Women and Crime Publications Johnson, I. M, Sigler, R., & Morgan, E. (2007). “Age of Greatest Risk for Victimization by Forced Sexual intercourse: Vulnerability of High School
    Notable: “School violence” (1999) · 123 citations
    Matthew Valasik, Associate Professor, Undergraduate Director h-index 16
    Gangs Alt-Right White Power Movement About Publications BIO Dr. Valasik’s research program is two-fold. The first component investigates the socio-spatial dynamics of gang behavior (i.e., territoriality, group cohesion, and violence). This
    Notable: “Does Predictive Policing Lead to Biased Arrests? Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial” (2018) · 151 citations
    Timothy Dickinson, Associate Professor h-index 16
    Offender decision-making Offender identity work About Publications Timothy Dickinson’s work focuses on exploring how various elements influence the decisions, actions, and identities of persons involved in criminal activity. His current res
    Notable: “PHYSIOLOGIC REQUIREMENTS FOR AUXILIARY LIVER HOMOTRANSPLANTATION.” (1965) · 103 citations
    Courses: Intro to Criminal Justice for Non-Majors · Principles of Criminology & Criminal Justice · Law Enforcement · Private Security · Homeland Security · Community Based Corrections +32 more
    Government30 faculty · 33 courses avg h-index 17.6 #28 of 100 in Political Science
    Karl DeRouen, Professor, Director International Studies h-index 29
    Notable: “Economic Reforms and Inflows of Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America” (2006) · 188 citations
    Richard Fording, Endowed Professor h-index 28
    Notable: “Measuring Citizen and Government Ideology in the American States, 1960-93” (1998) · 1,625 citations
    David Albright, University Distinguished Professor h-index 24
    Notable: “Development and evaluation of the Expressions of Moral Injury Scale—Military Version” (2017) · 161 citations
    James Gerard Caillier, Professor, Director BA Economics h-index 23
    Notable: “The Impact of Teleworking on Work Motivation in a U.S. Federal Government Agency” (2011) · 168 citations
    Courses: Intro American Politics · Political Science Methods · Comparative Politics · International Relations · Political Theory · Public Administration +27 more
    Business Administration26 faculty avg h-index 14.8 #51 of 59 in Business Administration
    Daniel Bachrach, Professor of Management h-index 37
    Leadership, Team Performance, Veteran Entrepreneurship, Transactive Memory Systems, Organizational Citizenship Behavior Education Ph.D., Organizational Behavior-Human Resource Management, Indiana University M.S., Industrial-Organizational P
    Notable: “Organizational Citizenship Behaviors: A Critical Review of the Theoretical and Empirical Literature and Suggestions for Future Research” (2000) · 5,524 citations
    Doug Bish, Professor of Operations Management h-index 18
    Notable: “Planning for a bus-based evacuation” (2011) · 146 citations
    Craig Armstrong, Associate Professor of Management h-index 12
    Absorptive Capacity , Bricolage and Resourcefulness , Business Models , Entrepreneurship Education , Entreprenurial Decision Making , Strategic Competition Education Ph.D., The University of Texas at San Antonio M.B.A., University of Maryla
    Notable: “A Review of Approaches to Empirical Research on the Resource-Based View of the Firm†” (2007) · 504 citations
    Zack Alexander, Associate Director of Development h-index 11
    Notable: “Impact of COVID-19 on School-Aged Male and Female Health-Related Fitness Markers” (2021) · 46 citations
    Communications18 faculty avg h-index 17.3 #3 of 12 in Communication
    Andrew Billings, Professor, Associate Dean for Faculty h-index 44
    Adam Brooks, Associate Professor h-index 27
    Notable: “Dimensionality reduction of hyperspectral data using discrete wavelet transform feature extraction” (2002) · 489 citations
    Meredith Bagley, Associate Professor h-index 3
    Notable: “Masculinity as Political Strategy: George W. Bush, the “War on Terrorism,” and an Echoing Press” (2007) · 29 citations
    A.J. Bauer, Assistant Professor
    Civil Engineering7 faculty · 37 courses avg h-index 18.3 #12 of 17 in Civil Engineering
    Emmanuel Adanu, Research Assistant Professor h-index 22
    Autonomous Vehicles Data Analytics Transportation Systems Education Masters in Business Administration, The University of Alabama, (January 2023 – ) Ph.D. Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2017 M.S. Applied Statistics, The
    Notable: “Perceptions and expectations of autonomous vehicles – A snapshot of vulnerable road user opinion” (2019) · 258 citations
    Sriram Aaleti, Professor, Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies h-index 19
    Es on assessing reinforced concrete and wood structures exposed to natural and human-made hazards while developing durable, next-generation systems to address the deterioration of U.S. infrastructure. Dr. Aaleti specializes in designing per
    Notable: “Precast concrete wall with end columns (PreWEC) for earthquake resistant design” (2015) · 165 citations
    Armen Amirkhanian, Associate Professor, Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies h-index 14
    Advanced Materials Engineering Education and Pedagogy Generative AI & LLMs Sustainable Infrastructure Education Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2016 M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois Urba
    Notable: “Preparation and Functionalization of Multilayer Fullerenes (Carbon Nano‐Onions)” (2005) · 139 citations
    Barry Battle, Engineering Laboratory Technician
    Courses: Intro Civil Construction Environmental Engineering · Engineering Geomatics · Civil and Construction Engineering Materials · Field Studies in Water and Climate · CE Infrastructure, Communication, and Citizenship · Introduction Environmental Engineering +31 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Alabama. University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL reports an overall acceptance rate of 71.2%, an early-round acceptance rate of 77.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1110–1360, a class size of 8,030, and a yield of 18.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Flagship public university known for generous merit scholarships that attract top out-of-state students. Consistently one of the most popular schools for National Merit Scholars.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Alabama: key admissions facts

    University of Alabama's overall acceptance rate is 71.2% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Alabama's early-round acceptance rate is 77.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Alabama's SAT middle-50% range is 1110–1360 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Alabama is about 3.86 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Alabama's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 18.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Alabama for families earning under $75,000 is about $15,882 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Alabama on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Alabama cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $14,521 per year in net price at University of Alabama, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $28,934 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $17,892 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Alabama: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$14,521
    $30,001–$48,000$15,234
    $48,001–$75,000$17,892
    $75,001–$110,000$22,567
    Over $110,000$28,934
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$11,684
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$34,542
    Room and board$13,616

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Alabama?

    University of Alabama's overall acceptance rate is 71.2%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 77.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Alabama?

    Admitted students at University of Alabama typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1110–1360 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.86, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Alabama?

    Getting into University of Alabama is moderately selective: it admits 71.2% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Alabama offer early decision or early action?

    University of Alabama does not offer a binding early-decision or early-action round; applicants apply in the regular round.

    How much does University of Alabama cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Alabama — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $15,882 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Alabama cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $14,521 per year in net price at University of Alabama, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $28,934 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $17,892 per year after grants and scholarships.

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