It’s that time of the year again: Early bird deadlines for many colleges and universities. You may be asking yourself where to apply to, what to do in-state, or if you have any chance of acceptance. This helpful article will give you a list of colleges with an exceptionally high-distance acceptance rate with top-notch education programs!

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Bama By Distance Acceptance Rate

UA Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83%
Application DeadlineDeadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1080-1340
ACT Range
23-31
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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bama by distance tuition

Net Price$20,623 / yearNational$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college. Average Total Aid Awarded$15,060 / yearNational$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid79%Find Private Student Loans

bama by distance requirements

At The University of Alabama, it’s really about you. Earn your bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree through flexible programs designed for adult learners. Thousands of students have earned their degree online at The University of Alabama. Choose from the options below to start your application.

More Information About the Application Process
UA Online Admission Requirements
UA Online applicants must meet general admission requirements as outlined below. Some programs — specifically Food and Nutrition, Mechanical Engineering, New College LifeTrack and UA Early College — have additional admission criteria. Please contact UA Online at online@ua.edu before submitting an application to any of these programs.

General Admission Requirements
If you did not complete high school, but took the GED, the minimum acceptable GED score is 510.
If you completed high school more than four years before your application date, you must have had a 2.5 high school GPA.
If you completed high school less than four years before your application date, you must have had a 3.0 high school GPA.
No ACT/SAT scores are required if high school graduation or GED was more than four years before your application date. If graduation was less than four years before your application date, you must submit official test scores.
You must have a 2.0 GPA on any college-level coursework attempted. If you will have earned fewer than 24 credit hours (36 quarter hours) at the time of your application to the University, have your high school transcript and ACT or SAT score(s) sent to The University of Alabama. Technical and military credit cannot be counted as transfer credit.

Application Type
On the second page of the application, you will select one of the following application types. If you have questions about which application type is appropriate for you, please contact an admissions counselor.

Freshmen Admission
Students who have earned a high school diploma and have not earned college credit other than during high school or the summer immediately following high school graduation should select First Time Freshmen under Application Type.

Transfer Student Admission
Students seeking to transfer to UA from other colleges should select Transfer Student under Application Type.

Readmission (Previous UA Students)
If you have previously attended The University of Alabama, you must apply for readmission (follow the link and scroll down to the Readmit, Transient & Postgraduate section for details). On the undergraduate application, on the first page of questions, be sure to answer “Yes” when asked if you have ever enrolled in classes as a degree-seeking student at UA. There is a nonrefundable $15 readmission application fee.

Post-Graduate Admission
Students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and wish to pursue a second bachelor’s degree should select Post-Graduate (Degree Seeking) under Application Type.

Non-Degree-Seeking Admission
If you are interested in enrolling in undergraduate courses without earning a degree, you may apply as a non-degree-seeking student. Under this status, you may take up to 12 credit hours. You must select the Non-Degree Taking Undergraduate Coursework application type instead of Bachelor’s when filling out the first page of the application and on the second page of the application under Application Type. Taking non-degree coursework will not make you admissible to the degree program if you do not meet the minimum admission requirements. Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for federal financial aid.

New College LifeTrack
Students seeking to complete requirements toward an interdisciplinary major for bachelor’s degrees should select New College LifeTrack on the second page of questions in the application, under Application Type. The New College LifeTrack program requires additional admission criteria. Visit the How to Apply section of our New College LifeTrack website to learn more.

UA Early College
Students seeking to enroll in UA courses online or on campus while still in high school should select UA Early College on the second page of questions in the application, under Application Type. This program requires additional admission criteria. Visit the Steps to Take section of our UA Early College website to learn more.

Within 48 hours of submission, you should receive an email with your Campus Wide Identification Number (CWID). It is important that you remember this number. It is your campus ID and will be required in future university business and academic interactions.

Transcript Submission
Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted. Failure to list all institutions attended on the admission application is grounds for administrative withdrawal of the application. Official transcripts should be sent to the addresses below. Electronic submission of transcripts is acceptable and must be submitted to registrar@ua.edu.

Official College Transcripts
The University of Alabama
Office of the University Registrar
Box 870134
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Official High School Transcripts
The University of Alabama
Undergraduate Admissions
Box 870132
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

International Admissions
After applying online, international applicants must submit the following documents in order to be reviewed for admission:

A copy of your passport photo page submitted directly to International Admissions.
Proof of eligibility to study distance courses. In order to do this, please submit one of the following:
If you will be residing in the U.S. to complete your program, please submit a copy of the U.S. immigration status documents you currently hold (such as U.S. Permanent Resident Card or a non-student visa). Once you have applied, documents can be submitted directly to International Admissions.
If you are residing out of the U.S. and intend to complete your program from outside of the U.S., UA requires a statement detailing your residency and this can be emailed to admissions@ua.edu.
Proof of English Proficiency to be admitted into academic courses.
Degree-seeking students must also provide complete, translated and evaluated transcripts for all schools previously attended.
The University of Alabama requires that all international curriculum transcripts must be evaluated by an evaluation agency and receive a course-by-course evaluation with GPA calculation provided. For a list of approved agencies, please visit the NACES website.
If a transfer student has completed more than 24 credit hours at a university, UA requires submission of transcripts. If less than 24 credit hours have been completed, UA also requires high school transcripts for your last three years of school.
For information about international admission procedures, please contact International Admissions at international.admissions@ua.edu or (205) 348-7026.

Academics

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Majors

Most Popular Majors

• Marketing493 Graduates
• Finance467 Graduates
• Business399 Graduates
• Nursing377 Graduates
• Mechanical Engineering342 Graduates
• Psychology303 Graduates
• Accounting301 Graduates
• Public Relations262 Graduates
• Management Sciences and Information Systems257 Graduates
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching222 Graduates

Bama By Distance Financial Aid

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Student Account Services and Financial Aid

All your student bill needs are handled by the experts in UA’s Student Accounts and Financial Aid offices. Bama By Distance staff do not participate in those services, but we’re glad to connect you with them! If you have questions about these services, the best course of action is to contact those offices directly:

Scholarships

The College of Continuing Studies offers over 40 scholarships to online learners every semester! Students are only required to submit one scholarship application per year for all scholarships. Those applications are open from March 1-December 1 each year.

College of Continuing Studies (CCS) scholarships are awarded to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in distance learning degree programs.

Application Guidelines

The 2021-2022 CCS scholarship application opens March 1, 2021. For priority consideration for Fall 2021/Spring 2022 awards, please submit the application no later than June 1, 2021.

To be considered for all CCS scholarships, you must submit one scholarship application each year and be currently enrolled or admitted to the University prior to submitting an application. The application is submitted online through myBama. To access the application, log in and select Admissions/Scholarships, located on the left side of the screen. In the Scholarships pane, under the All Graduate/Undergraduate Students subheading, select the Continuing Studies Scholarship Application link.

Applications are reviewed in intervals to make scholarship awards for each term or until funds are exhausted. Award notifications will be sent to your Crimson email according to the following schedule:

• Fall 2021/Spring 2022 award notices will be sent late July 2021
• Summer 2022 award notices will be sent late November 2021

Scholarships

Review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship to determine whether you meet the qualifications.

Robert M. and Muriel R. Barksdale Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate student over the age of 25 who graduated from a high school in West Alabama and demonstrates satisfactory academic progress.

Dorothy D. and John J. Boyne Endowed Support Funds

This scholarship is awarded to a UA undergraduate student who is at junior or senior standing and pursuing a degree in a public service area. The applicant must demonstrate leadership qualities and academic excellence with a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application and be a resident of Alabama pursuing a degree program facilitated through CCS.

William E. Bright Endowment for the Support of Natural Gas Programs (ANGA)*

Applicant must be a full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate student who is an employee or the dependent of an employee of a member company of the Alabama Natural Gas Association. Applicant must be a resident of Alabama, demonstrate academic excellence and exhibit outstanding leadership qualities. Demonstration of financial need, although not as necessarily defined by federal guidelines, may also be a consideration for this award. Preference will be given to students who are taking courses facilitated through CCS. Supporting documentation may be required.

The Campbell – Ellis Endowed Scholarship

Applicant must be a UA graduate or undergraduate student, over the age of 25, enrolled in a degree program facilitated through CCS, and working full-time or part-time while in school. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least 12 credit hours of graded work and have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher. Demonstration of financial need, although not as necessarily defined by federal guidelines, may also be a consideration for this award.

James C. Caldwell Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate student. Priority of consideration will be given to applicants from Winston and Marion counties. Second priority of consideration will be given to deserving applicants who are enrolled in a degree program facilitated through CCS. Demonstration of financial need, although not necessarily as defined by federal guidelines, may also be a consideration for the award.

General Charles G. Cleveland – Maxwell Air Force Base Endowed Scholarship*

This scholarship is awarded to a UA graduate or undergraduate student who is currently in the U.S. Air Force or other U.S. Armed Forces and pursuing a degree program facilitated through CCS. Applicant must be in good academic standing and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to applicants stationed or employed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Supporting documentation may be required.

Carolyn and Dennis Dahl Endowed Scholarship

Applicants must be a full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate student who is enrolled in a degree program facilitated through CCS. Applicant must exhibit academic excellence and demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily as defined by federal guidelines.

The Catherine Horton Eisen CPA, BS 1978 and Dr. Stefan Eisen Jr. Col. (Ret.) USAF, DPA 2003 Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a field of study that benefits the autism community. Majors/programs may include, but are not limited to, special education, pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy. Recipient must have demonstrated an interest in applying their skills in service to the autism community upon graduation. Priority of consideration shall be given to UA undergraduate students who are considered first-generation college students and who are applying to college later in life. Second priority of consideration shall be given to students applying to college later in life who are enrolled in fields of study that benefits the autism community.

Gladys M. Fernandez Endowed Scholarship for Single Parents

This scholarship is awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student who is enrolled in a degree program facilitated through CCS. Priority of consideration will be given to students who are single parents and have primary responsibility for the care of a child under the age of 18.

The Gadsden Center Quasi – Endowed Scholarship

Priority consideration will be given to students enrolled in College of Continuing Studies programs at the Gadsden Center, College of Education programs at the Gadsden Center, or students enrolled in New College LifeTrack.

Connie G. Glaze Memorial Endowed Scholarship*

Applicant must be a support staff member (clerical) of CCS, working a minimum of 25 hours per week. Recipient must be a part-time or full-time graduate or undergraduate student. Supporting documentation may be required.

The Bobbie and Warren Goldstein Endowed Scholarship

Priority consideration will be given to students enrolled in College of Continuing Studies programs with concentrations in science or health-related fields, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who do not otherwise
qualify for academic scholarships.

Thomas S. Graves Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate student, with priority of consideration given to students who intend to enroll in a degree program facilitated through CCS. Second priority of consideration will be given to applicants in any other academic division. Applicant must be an Alabama resident over the age of 25 who demonstrates academic excellence and has earned a minimum 3.0 GPA, majoring in a science-based curriculum. This scholarship is merit-based; financial need is not required. Priority will be given to residents from Etowah and Cherokee counties.

Lee Allen and Mary Nell Hallman Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a UA graduate or undergraduate student who is enrolled in a degree program facilitated through CCS. Preference will be given to applicants who are military veterans.

Joel D. Hammond – Big River Inc. Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to UA students enrolled in New College LifeTrack. Second priority of consideration will be given to students pursuing degrees facilitated through the College of Continuing Studies.