More selective than 65% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 58% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Alabama in Huntsville 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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University of Alabama in Huntsville 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, University of Alabama in Huntsville is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 690 |
| SAT math | 610 | 720 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1210 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Alabama in Huntsville admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | 600–690 | 610–720 | 24–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 74% | 595–700 | 600–740 | 25–31 | 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville compared with other Alabama colleges?
University of Alabama in Huntsville has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Faulkner University | 73% | 37% | $22,085 |
| 12 | Spring Hill College | 77% | 52% | $20,449 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Alabama in Huntsville
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Alabama in Huntsville admissions questions
What is the University of Alabama in Huntsville acceptance rate?
University of Alabama in Huntsville accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,510 of 6,074 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Alabama in Huntsville require the SAT or ACT?
University of Alabama in Huntsville considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 58% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Alabama in Huntsville?
The middle 50% of University of Alabama in Huntsville enrolled first-year students scored 1210–1410 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,176 of 4,510).
Is University of Alabama in Huntsville getting harder to get into?
University of Alabama in Huntsville accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 74% 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 in Huntsville overview