Alabama Admission Requirements
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Alabama Admission Overview
Alabama admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Alabama admitted 76.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.76 GPA (A-) and SAT 1170-1400 / ACT 24-31. Alabama 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
Alabama is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Alabama Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for The University of Alabama
Acceptance Rate
The Alabama acceptance rate is 76.6%. Last year, 43,531 of 56,795 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in Alabama.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Alabama and can you get accepted?
Alabama is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
The University of Alabama typically 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. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Alabama GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.76Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.76
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Alabama typically have around a 3.76 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Alabama is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
38% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #5 in Alabama for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Alabama Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
The University of Alabama requires ACT or SAT scores from first-year applicants entering in 2027 whose cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0. First-year applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply without scores for 2027 entry. All first-year applicants entering in 2028 must submit a standardized test score. There is no minimum test score for admission. Alabama superscores results for admission.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.ua.edu/testing-requirements/
Alabama SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1170-1400Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
15%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 580
- Composite 1170
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 710
- Composite 1400
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Alabama typically score around a 1290 SAT (middle 50% 1170–1400) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 87th percentile nationally. Alabama ranks #4 in the state of Alabama and #215 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1170 to 1400
SAT policy
Alabama 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 1290 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Alabama ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
24-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
43%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 21
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 29
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Alabama typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 24–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Alabama places #3 among colleges in Alabama for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to Alabama without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
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.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to The University of Alabama and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
May 1, 2027Days left to Apply
243Applicants have 243 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Alabama is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Alabama is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 76.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.76 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1170-1400); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to The University of Alabama often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100751.
GPA calculator: The University of Alabama GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026