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86.7%Acceptance
$8,832Tuition
12,118Students
62%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,501Earnings
#7 in AlabamaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
86.7%
Average SAT
1,305
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,200–1,410
ACT Composite (avg)
27
Total Enrollment
12,118

Admissions Overview

UAB maintains an open admission policy with an 86.68% acceptance rate, making it accessible to most Alabama residents seeking quality higher education. This means students with solid academic records have strong chances of admission. Successful applicants typically score between 1200-1410 on the SAT or around 27 on the ACT. The university seeks students ready for rigorous academic work, particularly those interested in health sciences, engineering, and research. UAB values students who want to make a difference in their communities through medicine, public health, or other professional fields. The school especially welcomes first-generation college students, with 33.18% receiving Pell Grants, reflecting its mission to provide strong education regardless of economic background.