#270 University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public research university with roots as a medical college—a legacy it upholds today. Undergraduates can major in over 50 areas of study, as well as pre-professional programs in law, medicine and dentistry and joint programs with the School of Medicine. UAB also offers some of its majors completely online. The College of Arts and Sciences, the Collat School of Business and the School of Nursing are the most popular schools. Over 7,000 undergraduates participate in research at

UAB and have the opportunity to present their research at the UAB EXPO, an event held twice a year. UAB received more than $325 million in research funding from the National Institute of Health in 2020, ranking 12th among public universities. The university is in the process of updating a number of its facilities, including its Science and Engineering complex. The campus encompasses 100 city blocks and is steps away from the bustling city life of Birmingham. Students can take part in over 250 student organizations, Greek life and NCAA Division I sports. About 58% of students who graduated in 2020 are employed and about 23% are continuing their education.