The University of Alabama is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Established in 1820 and opened to students in 1831, the University of Alabama is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama as well as the University of Alabama System. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Type: Public research university
Established: December 18, 1820
Parent institution: University of Alabama System
Accreditation: SACS
Academic affiliations: ORAU · URA · Sea-grant · Space-grant
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