University of Alabama at Birmingham Admission

Application Fee

$40

Graduate Application Fee

$50

Acceptance Rate

86.68%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

25.71%

Freshmen Enrollment

2,217

SAT Scores

1,300

For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,947 students have applied and 8,622 students have allowed to admit to University of Alabama at Birmingham (Acceptance rate: 86.68%). UAB's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.71 % where 2,217 students have finally enrolled out of 8,622 admitted students.

UAB acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Alabama and Auburn University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.30%).

UAB enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.00%).

How to Apply to University of Alabama at Birmingham

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UAB. UAB offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

Admission	https://www.uab.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.uab.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aid	https://www.uab.edu/cost-aid/
Net Price Calculator	https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/University of Alabama at Birmingham/Freshman-Students
Veterans Tuition	https://www.uab.edu/students/veterans
Athletic	https://www.uab.edu/registrar/students
Disability Service	https://www.uab.edu/students/disability/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UAB and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Alabama at Birmingham is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,298). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

UAB SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
University of Alabama at Birmingham	1,300	27
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,298	27
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges	1,112	67
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama	1,100	68

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At University of Alabama at Birmingham, 145 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,300 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	610	650	690
Mathematics	590	650	720
Total	1,200	1,300	1,410

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)

At University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1,081 students submitted ACT scores (49% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	23	27	30
English	22	27	33
Mathematics	20	25	28

UAB Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and Completion of college-preparatory program.

1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.

Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Alabama at Birmingham
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school rank	Not Considered
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal demonstration of competencies	Not Considered
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered