Official NCES IPEDS & Common Data Set Admissions Statistics (2025-2026 Cycle)
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University of Alabama Acceptance Rate

Comprehensive admissions statistics, middle 50% SAT/ACT test score percentiles, GPA requirements, deadlines, and cost of attendance according to official NCES IPEDS and Common Data Set reports.

Official Acceptance Rate
78.9%

79 admitted per 100 applicants

Total Applicants
54,000
Undergraduate pool
Total Admitted
42,606
Offers extended
Enrolled Freshmen
8,200
Yield: 19.2%
Middle 50% SAT
1160-1380
25th-75th Percentile
Middle 50% ACT
22-31
Composite score
Average High School GPA
3.71
Unweighted 4.0 scale

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3.85
Composite SAT Score 1480
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Institutional Acceptance Rate: 3.4%
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Estimated Admission Likelihood
6% - 10% (~2.4x baseline rate)
Reach (<35%) Target (35%-70%) Safety (>70%)
Academic Profile vs Middle 50% Benchmarks:
Your GPA vs School Avg
3.85 vs 3.98 Below Avg
Your SAT vs Mid-50%
1480 vs 1490-1580 Near 25th %
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Alabama Standardized Test Score Distributions

Breakdown of the 25th percentile (bottom quarter) vs 75th percentile (top quarter) of matriculated students.

SAT Middle 50% Distribution

1600 Scale
Composite Total Range 1160 – 1380
Reading & Writing (EBRW) 580 – 680
Math Section 570 – 690
Current Testing Policy Test-Optional through 2026

ACT & GPA Academic Benchmarks

36 Scale / 4.0 GPA
ACT Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average High School Unweighted GPA 3.71 / 4.00
Estimated Class Rank Top 10% of high school graduating class

Application Deadlines & Admissions Plans

Regular Decision (RD) Deadline Rolling (Jan 15)
Early Application Deadline November 1
Early Admissions Plan Type Priority Deadline
Application Fee $40 (Fee waivers accepted)

Tuition & Estimated Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees $11,900 / year
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $33,200 / year
Institutional Type Public research university
Official Admissions Portal Visit Alabama

University of Alabama Admissions FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding admission requirements, GPA, and test percentiles for Alabama.

What is the acceptance rate for University of Alabama?

The official undergraduate acceptance rate for University of Alabama (Alabama) is approximately 78.9%. For every 100 applicants, around 79 students are admitted, according to latest NCES IPEDS and Common Data Set reports.

What GPA do you need to get into Alabama?

Admitted students to Alabama typically have an average unweighted high school GPA of around 3.71 on a 4.0 scale. Most successful applicants take rigorous AP, IB, or Honors courses and rank in the top quartile of their graduating class.

What are the middle 50% SAT and ACT scores for Alabama?

The middle 50% SAT score range for admitted students is 1160 to 1380. For the ACT, the middle 50% composite score is 22 to 31. Scoring in the upper 75th percentile significantly increases your admissions chances.

What is the application deadline for University of Alabama?

The regular decision application deadline for University of Alabama is Rolling (Jan 15). Early applicants typically submit their materials by November 1 under the Priority Deadline admissions plan.

Is Alabama test-optional in 2025-2026?

University of Alabama's testing policy status: Test-Optional through 2026. Please verify program-specific requirements on the official admissions portal before submitting.