Founded in 1872 and located on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa, the School of Law is one of the oldest and most respected public law schools in the Deep South. It is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. The school is known for its rigorous J.D. program, high bar passage rates, and a graduate network that includes judges, senators, governors, and prominent litigators throughout Alabama and the region.
The school has a small, collegial community in which students work closely with faculty and benefit from extensive clinical, trial advocacy, and externship opportunities. Distinctive strengths include its trial advocacy and litigation training, business and tax law, constitutional law, and a large number of clinics and experiential courses. Students enjoy the full SEC campus experience of the University of Alabama, along with affordable tuition and strong regional job placement.
| Type | Public |
| Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Total students | 520 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 35% |
| Graduation rate | 90% |
| Average starting salary | $75,000 |
| In-state tuition | $27,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $46,000 |
| Room & board | $14,000 |
| Average financial aid | $22,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | N/A (LSAT required) |
| ACT range | N/A (LSAT or GRE required) |
| Average GPA | 3.80 |
| Regular deadline | March 1 |
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