More Alabama students come from other states

Now that school is back in session, some interesting numbers have emerged from the University of Alabama.

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More than 50% of students attending school here in Tuscaloosa come from other states.

According to a story in AL.com, many students are coming from states with a higher cost of living than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

For the last couple of years, the number of students from outside Alabama has been over 50 percent, even though it dropped slightly this year.

Many students cite the weather as a reason for wanting to come to Alabama.

You can’t convince me that the Saban effect hasn’t also been a huge factor over the past decade at Alabama.

Producing championship football teams year after year is definitely an excellent marketing tool for your university.

It’s a significant reason why we are so well-known around the country.

It’s also a crucial factor in why we need to continue being a top-notch football and athletics school over the coming years.

Coach Nate Oates has significantly elevated the profile of the Alabama basketball team in recent years, and all of it helps keep the University of Alabama in the headlines.