University of Alabama at Birmingham Admission
Acceptance Rate
88.18%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.07%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,014
SAT Scores
1,340
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 11,379 students have applied and 10,034 students have allowed to admit to University of Alabama at Birmingham (Acceptance rate: 88.18%). UAB's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.07 % where 2,014 students have finally enrolled out of 10,034 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 Binghamton University and University of Mississippi, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 62.11%).
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 20.76%).
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 2025, the average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham is 1,340 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Alabama at Birmingham is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,258). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 1,340 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,258 | 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, 88 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,340 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 660 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 680 | 740 |
| Total | 1,210 | 1,340 | 1,450 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Alabama at Birmingham, 860 students submitted ACT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 27 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 25 | 27 |
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.
| 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 |