DormWay for The University of Alabama

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Public Research University in Tuscaloosa, AL. Operating on a semester system.

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Tuscaloosa, AL
42K+ students
@ua.edu

42K+

Total Enrollment

Research University

Institution Type

35

Housing Buildings

2,550

Housing Capacity

Life in Tuscaloosa for The University of Alabama Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Tuscaloosa.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,050

Cost of Living Index

88

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

35

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Tuscaloosa Transit Authority

Nearest Airports

Tuscaloosa Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

62.5°F

Avg Snowfall

0.2 in

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, World Population Review, Alabama SHPDA

Campus News

Latest updates from The University of Alabama

Safety Alert

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The University of Alabama

OL 181 America250al: How Alabama is Celebrating America's 250th?

Virtual Event

Session exploring how Alabama is celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Alabama Autism Conference Pre-Conference Workshop

Bryant Conference Center

Pre-conference workshop on Autism Spectrum Disorders ahead of the main conference.

BB Comer Table

Outside BB Comer

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The University of Alabama

Freshmen are required to live on campus unless granted an exemption.

Showing 5 of 5 known dorm and housing options.

Tutwiler Hall

Capacity: 400

Room types: single, double

Drew Hall

Capacity: 350

Room types: single, double

Ramsay Hall

Capacity: 500

Room types: single, double, suite

Foster Hall

Capacity: 300

Room types: single, double

University Commons Apartments

Capacity: 1000

Room types: apartment

Learning Management System

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The University of Alabama Canvas

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Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@ua.edu

Current Term: Spring Semester 2026

Start: January 7, 2026

End: May 9, 2026

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