University of Alabama acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Tuscaloosa, AL · public · 33,227 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 71.2% Fall 2025 · ↓5.5 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1100–1360 Enrolled, Fall 2025
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Alabama's admissions site.

Chances at Alabama
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
84–98%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (1100–1360).
  • Only 19% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • Alabama admits 71.2% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Alabama acceptance rate by year

44,124 of 61,994 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 76.6% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 201520172019202120232025 71.2%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202561,99444,12471.2%Common Data Set
Fall 202456,79543,53176.6%IPEDS
Fall 202358,41844,29575.8%IPEDS
Fall 202254,07243,29080.1%IPEDS
Fall 202142,42133,47278.9%IPEDS
Fall 202039,56031,80480.4%IPEDS
Fall 201938,50531,83582.7%IPEDS
Fall 201837,30222,03259.1%IPEDS
Fall 201738,12920,32153.3%IPEDS
Fall 201638,23720,10752.6%IPEDS
Fall 201536,20319,40053.6%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Alabama deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with UA Undergraduate App or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Alabama's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Alabama

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1100–1360
40019% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 22–31
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 3.85
As reported, 98.9% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.040.0%
  • 3.75–3.9919.0%
  • 3.50–3.7417.0%
  • 3.25–3.4912.0%
  • 3.00–3.249.0%
  • 2.50–2.993.0%

What counts

What Alabama weighs

From section C7 of Alabama's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • Activities
  • Volunteer work

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Essays
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Religious affiliation
  • Demonstrated interest

Cost

What Alabama costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Alabama's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$12,484
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$35,342
Per year
Average net price$20,202
After grants, aided students
Open Alabama's net price calculator

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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to Alabama's 71.2%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about Alabama admissions

What is Alabama's acceptance rate?

Alabama admitted 44,124 of 61,994 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 71.2%. That is down from 76.6% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Alabama test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Alabama is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Alabama's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Priority deadline: December 4, 2026. Check Alabama's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Alabama?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1100–1360 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 19% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1360 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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