AAMU Admission Requirements

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AAMU Admission Overview

AAMU admission requirements are competitive. Last year AAMU admitted 58% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.02 GPA (B) and SAT 810-1040 / ACT 14-19. AAMU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

AAMU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

AAMU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

58%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The AAMU acceptance rate is 58%. Last year, 13,564 of 23,406 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into AAMU and can you get accepted?

AAMU is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Alabama A & M University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.02. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

AAMU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.02

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.02

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at AAMU typically have around a 3.02 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. AAMU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #20 in Alabama for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Alabama A & M University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	5.6%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	7.5%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	10.0%	Good
3.25 to 3.49	14.2%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	15.1%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	27.8%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	19.1%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0.8%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

AAMU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

810-1040

Freshmen who sent SAT

27%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 420
Math 390
Composite 810

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 530
Math 510
Composite 1040

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at AAMU typically score around a 930 SAT (middle 50% 810–1040) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 27th percentile nationally. AAMU ranks #17 in the state of Alabama for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 810 to 1040

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

AAMU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 930 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Alabama A & M University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1040+	Above 75th	>72%
930 to 1040	Avg +	59%-72%
810 to 930	Avg -	42%-59%
Below 810	Below mid-50	<42%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

AAMU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

14-19

Freshmen reporting ACT

67%

25th Percentile Scores

English 13
Math 14
Composite 14

75th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 17
Composite 19

Average ACT

Incoming testers at AAMU typically have around a 16 ACT (mid-50 14–19) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 25th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. AAMU places #18 among colleges in Alabama for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 14 to 19

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to AAMU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 16.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Alabama A & M University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
19+	Above 75th	>75%
16 to 19	Avg +	58%-75%
14 to 16	Avg -	45%-58%
Below 14	Below mid-50	<45%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Alabama A & M University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	14,930	7,568	23,406
Accepted	8,981	4,580	13,564
Acceptance Rate	60%	61%	58%
Enrolled	1,136	832	1,968
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	18%	15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Alabama A & M University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Alabama A & M University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Alabama A & M University is $30.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Alabama A & M University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	No
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

AAMU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 58% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.02 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (810-1040); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025