More selective than 78% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 67% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose AAMU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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AAMU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, AAMU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 420 | 530 |
| SAT math | 390 | 510 |
| ACT composite | 14 | 19 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 810 | 1040 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
AAMU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 58% | 420–530 | 390–510 | 14–19 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 66% | 420–540 | 390–520 | 14–19 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is AAMU compared with other Alabama colleges?
AAMU has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Oakwood University | 45% | 45% | $25,669 |
| 3 | Auburn University | 46% | 82% | $24,323 |
| 4 | Tuskegee University | 49% | 55% | $35,013 |
| 5 | University of Montevallo | 54% | 54% | $17,683 |
| 6 | Alabama A & M University | 58% | 24% | $17,621 |
| 7 | Stillman College | 62% | 25% | $15,258 |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | 64% | $18,796 |
| 9 | Huntingdon College | 69% | 48% | $22,566 |
| 10 | University of South Alabama | 71% | 53% | $17,648 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at AAMU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
AAMU admissions questions
What is the AAMU acceptance rate?
Alabama A & M University accepts 58% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,349 of 15,628 applicants were admitted.
Does AAMU require the SAT or ACT?
Alabama A & M University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 67% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for AAMU?
The middle 50% of Alabama A & M University enrolled first-year students scored 810–1040 on the SAT and 14–19 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at AAMU?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,956 of 10,349).
Is AAMU getting harder to get into?
Alabama A & M University accepted 58% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 66% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Alabama A & M University overview