why not Univ of Alabama?

[Anonymous]

We want our kids to seriously consider it. Our oldest is a senior and not applying because it doesn’t have the major he is interested in. That makes sense and we support that.

But we will encourage our youngest to go and take a look in person if there are any possible majors of interest in a couple years. They are transparent about merit and it’s a fantastic deal financially.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sent my pretty good stats kid down south for a free education so that we had money for graduate school/law school.

I think he got a good education.

I used to try to talk to him about racism and he thought I was over reacting… it’s not the 60’s anymore.

Going down south you are literally gonna see it face-to-face kids using the n words on the daily. People making racist and insane remarks..

So I’d say the best education my kid got out of the south was that yes racism exist.

I have two kids going to top 20 schools south of the Mason Dixon line. And not once have they heard white kids use the N word. That's just not done among 18 year olds today. I'd say most southern schools are far less racist than the New England schools.

Well it’s not happening in the library. The kids from well off families in the south are deeply racist and use the n word and love the confederate flag

It wasn’t like my din had to leave the school it’s just that he had to be very selective on friendships,

Sane in South Carolina. They throw around the N word like it’s nothing.

[Anonymous]

DC is at a different SEC school and loving it. These schools have great Honors programs for high stat kids.
I would suggest you visit it and make sure he likes it before going forward. These schools are so big that nearly everyone can find their people.

[Anonymous]

The knee-jerk reactions in this thread are not accurate. Unlikely that one will hear racist talk of any kind at any time while on campus.

FACT: The majority of students at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa are not residents of Alabama.

U Alabama's Honors College offers students a solid education.

The Alabama beaches are gorgeous & welcoming. For decades, U Alabama's largest alumni group is based in NYC.

[Anonymous]

I love SEC schools for several reasons including the economic, geographic, and social diversity. Additionally, as an athlete, I enjoy the opportunity to engage in excercise--such as distance running--in nice weather throughout the academic year. The SEC campuses are attractive--especially Alabama.

If curious, then visit and base any decisions on reality,not on stereotypes held by ultra-liberal posters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sent my pretty good stats kid down south for a free education so that we had money for graduate school/law school.

I think he got a good education.

I used to try to talk to him about racism and he thought I was over reacting… it’s not the 60’s anymore.

Going down south you are literally gonna see it face-to-face kids using the n words on the daily. People making racist and insane remarks..

So I’d say the best education my kid got out of the south was that yes racism exist.

I have two kids going to top 20 schools south of the Mason Dixon line. And not once have they heard white kids use the N word. That's just not done among 18 year olds today. I'd say most southern schools are far less racist than the New England schools.

Well it’s not happening in the library. The kids from well off families in the south are deeply racist and use the n word and love the confederate flag

It wasn’t like my din had to leave the school it’s just that he had to be very selective on friendships,

Sane in South Carolina. They throw around the N word like it’s nothing.

That's where my son is, but he has friends at Tenn and Alabama and it's all the same.

I actually think they are good schools and he founds some great friends but you just have to be ready to deal with overt racism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love SEC schools for several reasons including the economic, geographic, and social diversity. Additionally, as an athlete, I enjoy the opportunity to engage in excercise--such as distance running--in nice weather throughout the academic year. The SEC campuses are attractive--especially Alabama.

If curious, then visit and base any decisions on reality,not on stereotypes held by ultra-liberal posters.

My H is a Republican (not MAGA) cop so my opinion is not ultra-liberal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Great school! As good as any in the Northeast. Don't let the anti-South bias on this forum get to you. Roll Tide!

No dog in this fight but that made me laugh. Carry on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The knee-jerk reactions in this thread are not accurate. Unlikely that one will hear racist talk of any kind at any time while on campus.

FACT: The majority of students at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa are not residents of Alabama.

U Alabama's Honors College offers students a solid education.

The Alabama beaches are gorgeous & welcoming. For decades, U Alabama's largest alumni group is based in NYC.

Yes on 42% but most of the OOS are Texas, Florida and Georgia. It wasn't said that every student has a confederate flag and uses the n-word. It was said that you can't get away from it. Even if it is 1/10 it's overt.

[Anonymous]

I think it comes down to financials and how much weight you put on the college experience. Mine turned down a full-ride at UofSC honors college. The school administration left a very positive impression, but the student vibe was just not what they wanted. I absolutely see the value if finances need to be a primary concern though.

[Anonymous]

Well, it’s better than Ole Miss!

It’s as others say - there is overt racism. It’s possible to avoid that but you need to work harder. Take a look at the sororities and look at the “rankings” online. Those that are diverse at all are ranked lowest (and we aren’t talking really diverse lol). When you look at the IG pages, the girls seem lovely. More of them are out of state and so may not know as many people. So it seems like you could have a solid friend group of relatively open minded people. But you’re at the lower end of the totem pole and there is a dominant culture and hierarchy that you’re not part of. Not what I would want for my kids, whether they are white or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, it’s better than Ole Miss!

It’s as others say - there is overt racism. It’s possible to avoid that but you need to work harder. Take a look at the sororities and look at the “rankings” online. Those that are diverse at all are ranked lowest (and we aren’t talking really diverse lol). When you look at the IG pages, the girls seem lovely. More of them are out of state and so may not know as many people. So it seems like you could have a solid friend group of relatively open minded people. But you’re at the lower end of the totem pole and there is a dominant culture and hierarchy that you’re not part of. Not what I would want for my kids, whether they are white or not.

Not much different than the selective Ivy societies.

My urm spouse wasn’t exactly invited to hang with Skull & Bones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, it’s better than Ole Miss!

It’s as others say - there is overt racism. It’s possible to avoid that but you need to work harder. Take a look at the sororities and look at the “rankings” online. Those that are diverse at all are ranked lowest (and we aren’t talking really diverse lol). When you look at the IG pages, the girls seem lovely. More of them are out of state and so may not know as many people. So it seems like you could have a solid friend group of relatively open minded people. But you’re at the lower end of the totem pole and there is a dominant culture and hierarchy that you’re not part of. Not what I would want for my kids, whether they are white or not.

Not much different than the selective Ivy societies.

My urm spouse wasn’t exactly invited to hang with Skull & Bones.

There’s an extremely small percentage of people who like people from Ivy League schools. I mean, the majority of them are pretty horrible.

These are the people that crash, our economy, white-collar crime, cause our economy to lose $1 billion a day.

It’s a different side of the same coin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, it’s better than Ole Miss!

It’s as others say - there is overt racism. It’s possible to avoid that but you need to work harder. Take a look at the sororities and look at the “rankings” online. Those that are diverse at all are ranked lowest (and we aren’t talking really diverse lol). When you look at the IG pages, the girls seem lovely. More of them are out of state and so may not know as many people. So it seems like you could have a solid friend group of relatively open minded people. But you’re at the lower end of the totem pole and there is a dominant culture and hierarchy that you’re not part of. Not what I would want for my kids, whether they are white or not.

This is ridiculous. Have you ever spent any time on either of these campuses? We have a (minority) kid at Alabama and one at Ole Miss -- they have never once run into this. People are generally friendly, happy, and welcoming on both campuses. The students are overall happy and enjoying a traditional college experience.

If you go looking for something negative everywhere you'll likely find it---

[Anonymous]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama set a new enrollment record this year, welcoming 42,360 students for fall 2025, a 3.7% increase. The freshman class boasts a record 362 National Merit Scholars, a 37.1% increase, reinforcing the University’s status in the state and nation as a destination for high-achieving students from across the country.

https://news.ua.edu/2025/09/uas-record-enrollment-growth-reinforces-in-state-investment-academic-excellence/