Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of The University of Alabama is 80.06% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.57%. 21,550 men and 32,522 women applied to The University of Alabama and 17,129 men and 26,161 women students were accepted.
Among them, 3,490 men and 4,547 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at The University of Alabama.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 54,072 | 21,550 | 32,522 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 43,290 | 17,129 | 26,161 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 8,037 | 3,490 | 4,547 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.06% | 79.48% | 80.44% | - | - |
| Yield | 18.57% | 20.37% | 17.38% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 1,339 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 3,594 students (45%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at The University of Alabama.
The median SAT score is 1,260 with 630 SAT EBRW and 630 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 720 and 25th percentile is 560 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 23 at The University of Alabama. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at The University of Alabama are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1130 | 1260 | 1410 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 630 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 630 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 23 | 28 | 34 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 8,037 first-year students enrolled in The University of Alabama. The proportion of full-time students is 99.30% and part-time students is 0.70%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.42% and women students is 56.58%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at The University of Alabama.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,037 | 3,490 | 4,547 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 7,981 | 3,462 | 4,519 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 56 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at The University of Alabama. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply The University of Alabama.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of The University of Alabama. The next table provides general admission information for applying to The University of Alabama.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Admission Information | gobama.ua.edu/ |
| Online Application | apply.ua.edu/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |