Your looking to go to graduate school and asking "Why should I choose UA?"
Here is some information w/links that might help you see why UA, Tuscaloosa, and STAL are such good choices.
The University of Alabama
Crimson Tide
UA's enrollment continues to grow with record freshmen enrollment. More students are obviously finding that UA offers a quality education.
Academic Talent at UA continues to Increase
The numbers of National Merit Scholars, National Achievement and National Hispanic Scholars, and freshmen enrolled in UA’s Honors College continue to increase.
UA Leads Nation With Six Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team
UA has done consistently well in demonstrating the talents of its graduates.
Besides participating in sports, there are a wide range of activities for spectators. Have you heard about our football team?
Roll Tide!!
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Cost of Living in Tuscaloosa relative to the National Average
The cost of living in Tuscaloosa is approximately 21% lower than the national average. Housing costs are significantly lower.
Unemployment and Job Growth Rates relative to the National Average
The 2006 unemployment rate in Tuscaloosa was 30% below the national average and the job growth rate was 300% greater than the national average. Furthermore, the future job growth rate is expected to be more than twice the national average.
Apartment Rent and Housing Costs relative to the National Average
On average, apartments cost 10% less than the national average. The median home costs less than one-half of the average U.S. home
Recreation in the Southeast
There is a wide range of recreational activities in the area. There are several State Parks and other facilities within an hour or two from Tuscaloosa. Other common vactation destinations include: Atlanta (3 hours), Gulf Shores on the Gulf of Mexico (Ocean, 5 hours), Appalachian Mountains, in NE Alabama (Mountains, 2.5 hours), Gatlinburg, TN, in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Mountains, 6 hours)
Structural Acoustics Laboratory
Have an opportunity to work on one of a wide range of projects form a range of sponsors.
Have an opportunity to use some of the latest in analysis and measurement technology.
Have an opportunity to conduct research in our new hemi-anechoic/anechoic test chamber.
Be like previous STAL graduates and get a job working in an exciting area of research.
Have opportunities to publish your research. This is particularly important if you are interested in pursuing an academic career. Note that most of these papers are co-authored by previous GRA's in STAL.
This page last updated: 10/22/2010