University of Alabama
Investment & Impact
| Men's tennis expenses | $1,258,976 |
|---|---|
| Women's tennis expenses | $1,245,453 |
How much does University of Alabama spend on women's tennis?
University of Alabama reported $1,245,453 in total women's tennis expenses in the 2025 EADA survey, ranking #51 of 1141 women's tennis programs nationally. Figures are school-reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does University of Alabama offer athletic scholarships for women's athletes?
In the 2025 EADA survey, University of Alabama's athletically related student aid averaged about $22,791 per women's athlete across all women's sports. Aid is reported at the school level, not per team.
How much does University of Alabama spend on recruiting women's athletes?
University of Alabama reported $865,677 in total recruiting expenses for women's teams in the 2025 EADA survey (school-wide, all women's sports).
How does University of Alabama's spending compare between men's and women's tennis?
In the 2025 EADA survey, University of Alabama reported $1,258,976 in total men's tennis expenses and $1,245,453 in total women's tennis expenses.
Can college athletes in Alabama earn NIL money?
Alabama enacted a college NIL law in 2021 (HB 404) but repealed it in February 2022, leaving college NIL in the state governed by NCAA and institutional policy. (Verified 2026-06-11; source: https://new.ahsaa.com/Portals/0/Publications/2025-2026/Handbook%202025-2026.pdf.)
Public DOE EADA filing, 2025 survey · figures are school-reported
How big is the University of Alabama women's tennis roster?
University of Alabama listed 10 players on its women's tennis roster in its 2025 filing, 11% above the NCAA Division I median of 9.
University of Alabama's women's tennis roster has grown over 5 years, from 7 players in 2020 to 10 in 2025.
A larger squad usually means more competition for lineup spots and a deeper bench for a coach to draw on.
| Survey year | Players | Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 |
How many coaches does University of Alabama women's tennis have?
University of Alabama lists 1 head coach and 1 assistant for women's tennis, which works out to about 5 players per coach, well above the Southeastern Conference median of 3.3, by 50%.
More players per coach generally means practice time is shared more widely and an assistant or volunteer coach carries more of the day-to-day work.
What does University of Alabama spend on women's tennis?
University of Alabama reported $1,245,453 in total women's tennis expenses for 2025, 131% above the NCAA Division I median of $539,981.
Day-to-day operating spending on the women's team came to about $21,467 per player in 2025, well above the NCAA Division I median of $10,243, by 110%.
Against the Southeastern Conference median it is well below the Southeastern Conference median of $31,478, by 32%.
Recruiting spending, which EADA reports for all women's sports at the school together rather than for tennis alone, was about $2,488 per female athlete in 2025, well above the NCAA Division I median of $1,044, by 138%.
Total women's tennis expenses rose 42% between 2020 and 2025, from $876,014 to $1,245,453.
Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
What is University of Alabama like academically?
University of Alabama is a large public university offering graduate degrees that admits 77% of applicants, moderately selective by national standards, where the median college admits 78%.
Admitted students' SAT scores average 1285, so a solid but not exceptional academic record fits the typical admit.
The full cost of attendance is around $33,382 a year, above the national median of $25,497, but the average family paid about $22,420 after grants and scholarships, in the above the median nationally, so aid covers roughly 33% of the sticker price on average.
Tuition is $12,180 for AL residents and $34,172 for out-of-state students, a difference that matters when an athletic scholarship covers a fixed share.
73% of students finish their degree within six years, in the top quarter of colleges nationally and 89% of first-year students return for a second year.
Ten years after enrolling, former students earn a median of $59,221, among the top quarter of colleges.
What can you study at University of Alabama?
Business, Management & Marketing is the largest field at 29% of degrees, followed by Engineering (10%) and Communication & Journalism (10%).
The bachelor's degree programs below awarded the most degrees in the most recent College Scorecard field-of-study data; a recruit should ask the coach how practice and travel fit around a specific major’s lab or clinical hours.
- Marketing (581 degrees)
- Finance and Financial Management Services (540 degrees)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (420 degrees)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (321 degrees)
- Mechanical Engineering (300 degrees)
- Psychology, General (292 degrees)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations (274 degrees)
- Criminology (260 degrees)
- Accounting and Related Services (230 degrees)
- Political Science and Government (203 degrees)
What is Tuscaloosa, AL like to live in?
University of Alabama sits in Tuscaloosa, a mid-sized city of about 108,000 people in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
The median household in Tuscaloosa earns about $48,536, which is below the Alabama median ($62,027) but far below the national median ($78,538).
Housing costs more here than in most of Alabama: a typical home is valued around $236,600, 21% above the state median and rents are typical for the state, about $1,005 a month.
Getting around is quick: the average commute is 18 minutes against a national average near 27, and most people drive.
It reads as a college town: 17% of residents are 20 to 24, roughly 2.6 times the national share, and the median age of 28 is younger than the country's 39.
38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, more than the Alabama average of 28%.
What other teams does University of Alabama field?
University of Alabama also fields one other team with a public profile here.
Program Info
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Sport | Women's Tennis |
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Enrollment | 33,227 |
| Type | public |
| Highest degree | Graduate |
The University of Alabama is a large public flagship university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a classic Southern college town along the Black Warrior River in the west-central part of the state. Tuscaloosa is roughly an hour southwest of Birmingham and offers the energy of a community deeply tied to its university, with a lively downtown, a strong game-day culture, and an affordable cost of living relative to many larger metro areas. The campus itself is known for its expansive, tree-lined grounds and historic brick architecture, set in a warm climate that supports year-round outdoor training and competition. As one of the South’s most recognizable universities, Alabama combines big-school resources and spirit with the close-knit feel of a town that revolves around campus life.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What division is University of Alabama women's tennis?
- University of Alabama women's tennis competes in NCAA Division I, the highest level of college athletics, as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The program is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- What conference does Alabama women's tennis play in?
- Alabama women's tennis plays in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), widely regarded as one of the deepest and most competitive conferences in NCAA Division I athletics. SEC tennis draws top recruits from across the United States and internationally.
- Where is Tuscaloosa, Alabama?
- Tuscaloosa is a city in west-central Alabama along the Black Warrior River, located about an hour southwest of Birmingham. It is home to the University of Alabama and is known as a college town with a warm climate, a lively downtown, and a strong campus culture.
- How do I get recruited for college tennis at the NCAA Division I level?
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- What's the difference between NCAA Division I and other divisions?
- NCAA Division I is the highest competitive level in college sports, typically featuring the largest athletic budgets, the most rigorous schedules, and the deepest talent pools, including athletic scholarships in many sports. Division II and Division III offer strong competition with differing scholarship structures and a different balance of athletics and academics. Programs like University of Alabama women's tennis compete at the Division I level in the SEC.
- How can I get on University of Alabama women's tennis program's radar?
- Create a recruiting profile on Level Field Combine that highlights your tennis results, video, and self-reported academics, keep it current, and use it to share your story with the program. A clear, factual profile makes it easier for college tennis programs to find and evaluate prospective recruits.
- Does University of Alabama have a women's tennis team?
- Yes. University of Alabama fields a NCAA Division I women's tennis team in the Southeastern Conference and reported 10 players in its 2025 Equity in Athletics filing.
- What division is University of Alabama women's tennis?
- University of Alabama competes in NCAA Division I in the Southeastern Conference. Programs at this level may award athletic scholarships, usually as partial awards spread across the roster in tennis.
- How does the University of Alabama women's tennis roster compare with other NCAA Division I programs?
- With 10 players in 2025, University of Alabama is 11% above the NCAA Division I median of 9, based on 305 NCAA Division I programs that reported women's tennis that year.
- How many coaches does the University of Alabama women's tennis team have?
- 2 on the 2025 filing (1 head, 1 assistant), about 5 players per coach, 50% above the Southeastern Conference median of 3.3.
- How much does it cost to attend University of Alabama?
- The College Scorecard lists an average cost of attendance of $33,382 a year, and an average net price of $22,420 after grants and scholarships. Athletic aid, where the division allows it, comes on top of that and varies by recruit.
- Where is University of Alabama?
- University of Alabama is in Tuscaloosa, AL, in the Southeast region, in what the Department of Education classes as a city.
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