More selective than 13% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 57% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose AUM 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.
AUM 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, AUM is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 538 | 603 |
| SAT math | 498 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1036 | 1203 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
AUM admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 538–603 | 498–600 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 500–595 | 500–615 | 18–24 | 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 AUM compared with other Alabama colleges?
AUM has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | University of Mobile | 78% | 57% | $22,382 |
| 16 | Samford University | 82% | 77% | $32,622 |
| 17 | Talladega College | 85% | 31% | $15,560 |
| 18 | University of North Alabama | 87% | 55% | $12,170 |
| 19 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 88% | 64% | $18,749 |
| 20 | Auburn University at Montgomery | 92% | 33% | $13,224 |
| 21 | Herzing University-Birmingham | 93% | 13% | $19,651 |
| 22 | Troy University | 96% | 50% | $16,527 |
| 23 | Alabama State University | 98% | 30% | $20,435 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at AUM
College Scorecard; IPEDS
AUM admissions questions
What is the AUM acceptance rate?
Auburn University at Montgomery accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,050 of 2,213 applicants were admitted.
Does AUM require the SAT or ACT?
Auburn University at Montgomery considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 57% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for AUM?
The middle 50% of Auburn University at Montgomery enrolled first-year students scored 1036–1203 on the SAT and 18–24 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 AUM?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (413 of 2,050).
Is AUM getting harder to get into?
Auburn University at Montgomery accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% 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 Auburn University at Montgomery overview