University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB or the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a publicly-funded university located in the town of Birmingham, Alabama. At one time, UAB operated as an extension of the University of Alabama, but is now a fully functioning, and independent university. After becoming independent in 1969, UAB has grown to offer 12 different academic disciplines and 140 programs.

Rankings
The University has received it's fair share of accolades. being recognized by the US News and World Report as the 151st best college in the United States. UAB's Collat School of Business was ranked 7th in metropolitan business schools in 2004 and has consistently exceeded the national average for first-time pass rates for the CPA exam in their accounting program with a rate 30% higher than average. The UAB School of Business finance pass the CFA (chartered financial analyst) exam at a rate that is 20% higher than the national average.

Student Life
There are over 150 student-run groups on campus. They have one of the best government model teams in the nation and a widely recognized mock trial team. UAB also has excellent student recreation facilities, with a state of the art rec center that was erected in 2005 and contains an 18,000 sq. ft. weight and cardio area, a center court gym, huge climbing wall, and three floors of other amenities. There are also 22 different Greek organizations on campus as well as numerous other programs including student media, intramurals, honors programs and more.

Athletics
Known as the Blazers, the school athletes sport colors of forest green and old gold. The school is one of twelve members of the athletic conference known as Conference USA and participates in division 1 of the NCAA. UAB's most notable athletic accomplishments have come in men's basketball, where they have enjoyed 13 NCAA tournament appearances, three sweet sixteen appearances, an elite eight bid, and 27 winning seasons since 1978.