More selective than 17% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 49% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UAB 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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UAB 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, UAB is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 710 |
| SAT math | 610 | 740 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1210 | 1450 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UAB admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 600–710 | 610–740 | 23–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 570–700 | 560–700 | 22–30 | 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 UAB compared with other Alabama colleges?
UAB has the 19th-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 UAB
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UAB admissions questions
What is the UAB acceptance rate?
University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,655 of 10,919 applicants were admitted.
Does UAB require the SAT or ACT?
University of Alabama at Birmingham considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 49% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UAB?
The middle 50% of University of Alabama at Birmingham enrolled first-year students scored 1210–1450 on the SAT and 23–30 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 UAB?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,095 of 9,655).
Is UAB getting harder to get into?
University of Alabama at Birmingham accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham overview