The University of Alabama - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into The University of Alabama

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

75.8%

Admission Difficulty for The University of Alabama
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Alabama is 75.8%. Its admission rate is the 16th lowest in Alabama.

Admission Selectivity

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

The University of Alabama is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 44,295 out of the 58,418 who applied were admitted.

The University of Alabama typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.76. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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76% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to The University of Alabama you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.76 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1290 on the SAT
Score 27 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Alabama GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.76

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into The University of Alabama?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Alabama are to have around a 3.76 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.76 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Alabama accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Alabama is 3.76 on the 4.0 scale. 38% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #5 in Alabama for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Alabama is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted The University of Alabama students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	38.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	17.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	14.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	9.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Alabama SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The University of Alabama. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 18% of students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1170-1400

Applicants Submitting SAT

18%

SAT Scores for The University of Alabama
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	590
Math 25th Percentile	580
Composite 25th Percentile	1170

SAT Scores for The University of Alabama
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	700
Math 75th Percentile	700
Composite 75th Percentile	1400
Average SAT Score	1290

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to The University of Alabama?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Alabama is 1290 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1170-1400. Students who get into The University of Alabama score in the top 29 percent of all SAT test takers.. Alabama ranks #3 in the state of Alabama and #211 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1290 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Alabama regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1170 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1170, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1050, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

The University of Alabama is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1285, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1400 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

The University of Alabama admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1400 and Above	Good	>86%
1285 to 1400	Avg +	76%-86%
1170 to 1285	Avg -	62%-76%
1055 to 1170	Reach	47%-62%
Less than 1055	Low	<47%

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Alabama ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

24-31

Applicants Submitting ACT

45%

ACT Scores for The University of Alabama
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	23
Math 25th Percentile	22
Composite 25th Percentile	24

ACT Scores for The University of Alabama
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	33
Math 75th Percentile	29
Composite 75th Percentile	31
Average ACT Score	27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Alabama?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Alabama is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 31. The school ranks #3 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The University of Alabama.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as The University of Alabama is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Alabama for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 76% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 31 ACT score.

The University of Alabama admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31 and Above	Good	>87%
27 to 31	Avg +	76%-87%
24 to 27	Avg -	65%-76%
21 to 24	Reach	51%-65%
Less than 21	Low	<51%

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High School Class Rank

59% of The University of Alabama freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of Alabama students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	40.9%
Top 25% of class	58.6%
Top 50% of class	82%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

The University of Alabama admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	35,087	23,331	58,418
Accepted	26,851	17,444	44,295
Acceptance Rate	77%	75%	76%
Enrolled	4,759	3,520	8,279
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	20%	19%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 15 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on May 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Alabama is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Alabama and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The University of Alabama Application Requirements
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The University of Alabama
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because The University of Alabama is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.76 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1290 and ACT of 27 will almost guarantee your admission.