University of Alabama is a public flagship research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and the state's oldest public university, founded in 1831. Known as "The Capstone," UA enrolls more than 38,000 students and its Crimson Tide compete in the Southeastern Conference at the NCAA Division I level. UA's residential system houses approximately 7,000 students in a diverse mix of corridor-style halls, suite-style complexes, and apartment-style buildings spread across a 2,100-acre campus. First-year students typically live in traditional residence halls or the Honors-exclusive Blount Hall, while mo…
