Outcomes at UAB
Graduation Rate
64.23%
Transfer-out Rate
18.80%
Retention Rate
80.00%
The graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham is 64.23% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. 1,438 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,239 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 71.80%.
The transfer-out rate is 18.80% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The retention rate (full-time students) is 80% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of Alabama at Birmingham and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Alabama at Birmingham. 1,438 students have completed and 421 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 49 students still enrolled and 331 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,239 | 2,239 |
| Completers | 1,438 (64.23%) | 1,438 |
| Transfer-out | 421 (18.80%) | 421 |
| Still Enrolled | 49 (2.19%) | 49 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 331 (14.78%) | 331 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 975 students have completed in 4 years and additional 376 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 975 (43.55%) |
279 (34.96%) |
696 (48.30%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 376 (16.79%) |
158 (19.80%) |
218 (15.13%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 87 (3.89%) |
37 (4.64%) |
50 (3.47%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64.23% (1,438/2,239) | 59.40% (474/798) | 66.90% (964/1,441) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 42.86% (3/7) | 0.00% (0/2) | 60.00% (3/5) |
| Asian | 81.91% (163/199) | 77.66% (73/94) | 85.71% (90/105) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 55.95% (268/479) | 53.75% (86/160) | 57.05% (182/319) |
| Hispanic | 56.90% (33/58) | 60.00% (12/20) | 55.26% (21/38) |
| White | 65.46% (868/1,326) | 57.97% (269/464) | 69.49% (599/862) |
| Two or More Race | 56.62% (77/136) | 54.55% (24/44) | 57.61% (53/92) |
| Unknown | 85.71% (6/7) | 75.00% (3/4) | 100.00% (3/3) |