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University of Alabama Sets New Enrollment Record With 42,360 Students for Fall 2025

Targeted in-state outreach alongside a steep Early College tuition cut reshaped the class toward Alabama natives.

Overview

  • The fall tally marks the fifth straight year of record enrollment, up 3.7% from 2024.
  • In-state enrollment rose 4% as out-of-state enrollment declined about 2%, according to university data.
  • Early College participation increased 30.8% after a 90% tuition reduction announced in May, lifting under-18 enrollment by about 32%.
  • Graduate enrollment reached a record of roughly 6,200 students, an increase of about 4% year over year.
  • UA pointed to a strong recruiter base, the STARS rural outreach network and the Randall Welcome Center, while President Peter Mohler framed the momentum around workforce needs; the freshman class includes a record 362 National Merit Scholars.