UA'S IMPACT ON ALABAMA

MISSION MOTIVATED

The University of Alabama’s mission of teaching, research and service impacts all the citizens of our great state.

Studentswhostudyhere gain competencies and skills that better prepare them for the jobs and workplaces that drive our state, national and global economies. The research conducted here is addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing society and is improving the quality of life for those in Alabama, the southeast and around the globe. And the service and outreach we provide advances the intellectual and social condition of the people of Alabama. 

The results of these mission-motivated pursuits are undeniable.

As evidenced by another year of record enrollment, UA remains a coveted destination for students who want to pursue unmatched opportunities to learn, grow and excel on an idyllic campus that provides matchless experiences in the classroom and in student life. Research and creative activity hit new highs in productivity, with the Alabama Research Institutes and Centers contributing to the submission of nearly 1,200 grant and contract applications in fiscal year 2022, totaling more than $688million. The Shelby Institute
is just one example of a student-focused academic and service program concentrated on the education and training of students interested in policy who will make a positive impact on our state for years to come.

This report highlights some of the myriad ways our faculty, staff and students are positively impacting Alabama every day. We value our relationships with leaders in state and local government, in community organizations, and in business and industrial sectors. We continue to remain focused on our mission and on sharing the transformational power of education with the Alabamians we serve.

Sincerely,

Stuart R. Bell
President, The University of Alabama

EXPLORE BY COUNTY

BY THE NUMBERS

$2.9 BILLION

Economic impact statewide

R1

Very High Research Activity Status in Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

39,623

Total students enrolled

13,613

total employment impact

1,142

National Merit Scholars enrolled

36

NSF Career Awards

16

Rhodes Scholars

62

Goldwater Scholars

14

Fulbright Awards awarded to students for 2023-2024