University of Alabama at Birmingham: athletic scholarships, costs and sports
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public four-year university in Birmingham, Alabama that competes in NCAA D1. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Softball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.
Basics
Sports and number of athletes
Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).
| Sport | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Track and field | — | 94 |
| Soccer | 29 | 33 |
| Baseball | 45 | — |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 |
| Softball | — | 27 |
| Golf | 10 | 10 |
| Volleyball | — | 18 |
| Tennis | 7 | 8 |
Athletic scholarships
University of Alabama at Birmingham reported athletic aid averaging USD 20,282 per male athlete and USD 15,163 per female athlete. Keep in mind that in most sports the scholarship is split among several athletes, so offers vary a lot from player to player. Never assume a full scholarship.
Cost and admission
Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (https://www.uab.edu).
Guides
- Softball scholarships for international players
- NCAA and NAIA eligibility for international athletes
- How to email a U.S. college coach
How to contact the coaches at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Official coach contacts and open recruiting searches are available with a free Smartrecruit account, along with an email generator that writes in English. The app itself is currently in Spanish. Start with the guide to emailing a coach.
Frequently asked questions
Does University of Alabama at Birmingham give athletic scholarships?
According to official data, it reported athletic aid. The amount depends on each sport and each player, so ask the coach.
What division does University of Alabama at Birmingham compete in?
It competes in NCAA D1.
How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost for an international student?
The estimated yearly cost is USD 41,609 before scholarships (the out-of-state cost, which is what an international student pays). Confirm it on the university's official site.
Which sports does University of Alabama at Birmingham have on Smartrecruit?
Softball.
Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.