More selective than 43% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 45% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The University of Alabama 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.
The University of Alabama 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, The University of Alabama is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 690 |
| SAT math | 580 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1170 | 1400 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The University of Alabama admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 590–690 | 580–710 | 24–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 590–700 | 580–700 | 24–31 | 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 The University of Alabama compared with other Alabama colleges?
The University of Alabama has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Huntingdon College | 69% | 48% | $22,566 |
| 10 | University of South Alabama | 71% | 53% | $17,648 |
| 11 | Faulkner University | 73% | 37% | $22,085 |
| 12 | Spring Hill College | 77% | 52% | $20,449 |
| 13 | The University of Alabama | 77% | 73% | $22,420 |
| 14 | Jacksonville State University | 78% | 55% | $14,279 |
| 15 | University of Mobile | 78% | 57% | $22,382 |
| 16 | Samford University | 82% | 77% | $32,622 |
| 17 | Talladega College | 85% | 31% | $15,560 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at The University of Alabama
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of Alabama admissions questions
What is the The University of Alabama acceptance rate?
The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 44,295 of 58,418 applicants were admitted.
Does The University of Alabama require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Alabama considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama?
The middle 50% of The University of Alabama enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1400 on the SAT and 24–31 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 The University of Alabama?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (8,279 of 44,295).
Is The University of Alabama getting harder to get into?
The University of Alabama accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% 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 The University of Alabama overview