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Over half of the students are from other states, thanks to aggressive recruiting all over the U.S. Enrollment is around 35,000 and growing.

And other factors. Alabama's football program has always created a very positive image for Alabama with many people around the US. Bama now has a reputation as a great school to attend for many reasons.

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The former UA president was correct when he said Saban was the best financial investment the university had ever made. Well, at least in the post-Bear Bryant era. No one has bested the Bear in bringing positives to the university.