Overview
The Collat School of Business is one of the professional schools of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral business education. Renamed in 2013 following a major gift from the Collat family, the school has built a reputation for accounting, finance, management information systems, and healthcare-related business programs, capitalizing on Birmingham's status as a major healthcare and banking hub. It holds AACSB International accreditation for both business and accounting programs, placing it among a select group of business schools with this dual distinction.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Total students | 2,500 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Acceptance rate | N/A |
| Graduation rate | N/A |
| Average starting salary | $55,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $9,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,700 |
| Room & board | $12,000 |
| Average financial aid | $10,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 70% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 1080-1280 |
| ACT range | 22-29 |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Healthcare Management
- Marketing
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.