From a little school of 7 structures in the wild on the major road in between Tuscaloosa and also Huntsville (now University Boulevard) in the 1830s, UA has actually grown to an enormous 1,970-acre (800 ha) university in the heart of Tuscaloosa today. There are 297 structures on university including some 10,600,000 square feet (980,000 m2) of room.

The university likewise maintains the University of Alabama Arboretum in eastern Tuscaloosa and also the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on Dauphin Island, simply off the Alabama Gulf Coast. In 2011, the Sustainable Endowments Institute offered the university a College Sustainability Report Card grade of "B+".

UA is home to several museums, cultural facilities as well as historical spots.

The Paul W. Bryant Museum residences souvenirs and displays on the background of UA sports programs, most notably the tenure of football trainer Paul "Bear" Bryant. Athletic prizes as well as awards are displayed at the Mal Moore Athletic Building, named for the college's former athletic supervisor, near the Bryant Museum. The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art at Garland Hall hosts revolving exhibits of contemporary art, including from the college's very own long-term collection.

Countless historic landmarks dot the campus, including the President's Mansion, Denny Chimes, Foster Auditorium (a National Historical Landmark), the Gorgas-- Manly Historic District, and Maxwell Observatory.

A burial ground beside the Biology building includes the tombs of 2 servants that were had by professor prior to the Civil War. Both guys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn-W7mwKmDc&feature=youtu.be passed away in the 1840s, and their tombs went unmarked until 2004.

University society facilities include the Allen Bales Theater, the Marion Gallaway Theater, Morgan Auditorium, and the Frank M. Moody Music Building, which houses the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and also the UA Opera Theatre, along with three resident choirs.