Impact Report

Creating a Lasting Impact

The University of Alabama remains committed to our mission to impact and enhance lives through teaching, research, and service.

I am grateful to our faculty, staff, and students for their relentless dedication to the University and to the communities that we serve. UA has continued to positively impact public health, educational opportunities, and the overall quality of life for Alabamians.

Our impact on the state has expanded to support Alabamians during the pandemic. From providing testing in Tuscaloosa and in rural areas, to continuing to identify ways to enhance educational and research opportunities for students at all academic levels, we have adapted programming and resources to meet the needs of our state. We also continue to provide support to business and industry partners in support of our economy.

This report provides a summary of the impact The University of Alabama has made on the state of Alabama during this most recent year. We greatly appreciate our elected officials, community, and industry partners for their continued collaboration. Our cumulative efforts will positively impact the state for generations to come.

Sincerely,

Stuart R. Bell
President, The University of Alabama

UA Impact Report print edition

Explore by County

Statewide Impact

The mission of the University of Alabama is to advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of Alabama through quality programs of teaching, research and service. A wide range of programs enable the University to make significant contributions to economic, academic, and community development. UA’s vision is to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities.

BY THE NUMBERS

2.9B

Economic Impact Statewide

During the 2018-2019 academic year, the University received $169.7 million in state appropriated funds. This translated into nearly $2.973 billion in impact or $17.51 of impact per dollar of appropriation. The state received a 12.5 percent annual rate of return on investment (ROI) for its appropriation.
17

Fulbright Awards

The U.S. Congress created the Fulbright Program in 1946, immediately after World War II, to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges.
32

NSF Career Awards

Thirty-two faculty members have received National Science Foundation Career Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top-performing young scientists.
39%

Of the 2018 freshman class had ACT scores 30 or higher

UA continues to education and graduate more students than any institution in the state, and The University of Alabama System educates more Alabamians than any university system worldwide.
R1

Very High Research Activity Status

The University of Alabama earned a highly coveted research distinction. UA recently achieved Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity status from Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This distinction ranks The University of Alabama as one of the best research schools in the U.S.
796

National Merit Scholars Currently Enrolled

The University of Alabama is a national leader in enrollment of National Merit Scholars. In order to qualify to be a National Merit Scholar, students must score among the very top of those taking the Preliminary SAT college entrance exam, complete an application process, and maintain a high grade-point average in high school.

UA’S IMPACT ON ALABAMA

Creating a Lasting Impact

Explore by County

Statewide Impact

Economic Impact

Academic Impact

Community Impact