The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487
The University of Alabama began in 1831 as the state's first public college. Now nicknamed "The Capstone" - when in 1913, former UA president G.H. Denny referred to it as the "capstone of the public school system of the state" - the Alabama college has become a student-centered research university that is dedicated to the scholastic excellence of its student body.

When it comes to enrolling National Merit, National Hispanic, and National Achievement Scholars, the University of Alabama is one of the top schools in the nation. In 2005, the university ranked 13th among other public universities in the nation in its enrollment of National Merit Scholars.

With more than 250 student organizations to help students in developing leadership skills, values, and character, as well as a Community Service Center that to aid them in serving others, the University of Alabama cares deeply about community both on- and off-campus.
  
 
Quick Facts:
  • For six consecutive years, the University of Alabama has been listed as one of the top 50 public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
  • As recently as the fall of 2006, of the 23,878 students - undergrad, grad, and professional - enrolled at the University of Alabama, 73 percent were from Alabama, 24 percent were from out-of-state, and 4 percent were international students.
  • The University of Alabama System consists of the main University of Alabama, and campuses at Birmingham and Huntsville, as well as a telecampus that acts as a hub for distance learning courses.
  • The debate and forensics program has won over a dozen national championships.
  • In 2006, over 900 students at the University of Alabama will receive scholarships worth a combined total of over $2.3 million.
  • Six students from University of Alabama were on USA Today's All-USA College Academic Team in 2006.
  
 
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