University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Public
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Admissions
Applications & Enrollment
61,994
Applicants
71.2%
Acceptance Rate
44,124
Admitted
8,127
Enrolled
| Breakdown | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 25,528 | 36,466 | — | 61,994 |
| Admitted | 17,977 | 26,147 | — | 44,124 |
| Enrolled | 3,344 | 4,783 | — | 8,127 |
SAT / ACT Information
| Test | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | 1100 | 1210 | 1360 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 560 | 620 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 600 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 31 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 28 |
Not Reported
SAT Submission Rate
Not Reported
ACT Submission Rate
GPA & Class Rank
3.85
Average High School GPA
Not Reported
First-Year Students Submitting GPA
Top 10%: 23% · Top 25%: 48% · Top 50%: 79%
Class Rank
Early Decision / Early Action
| Plan | Details |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | Not offered |
| Early Action | Not Reported |
| Application Deadline | Not Reported |
| Notification Date | Not Reported |
How This College Evaluates Applicants
Based on Common Data Set section C7.
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Student Profile
Enrollment
35,621
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,738
Graduate Enrollment
42,359
Total University Enrollment
Undergraduate Demographics
| Demographic | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 23,509 | 69.2% |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 4,251 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 2,749 | 8.1% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1,248 | 3.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,131 | 3.3% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 673 | 2% |
| Nonresidents / International | 328 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 91 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
Geographic Distribution
328 (1%)
Nonresident / International Undergraduate Students
Financial Aid
Not Reported
Demonstrated Need Met
Not Reported
Institutional Need-Based Grants/Scholarships
Not Reported
Total Need-Based Aid Awarded
Need-based aid is offered through federal, state and institutional grants, work-study and loans. Merit aid is awarded extensively based on academic achievement and test scores. In-state tuition and fees run roughly $11,684–$11,900 and out-of-state roughly $34,542, with housing and meals around $14,690.
Academics
Student / Faculty Ratio
17:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Graduation & Retention
Not Reported
First-Year Retention
Not Reported
Not Reported
4-Year Graduation
Not Reported
Not Reported
6-Year Graduation
Not Reported
Data Source & Transparency
Data sourced from the University of Alabama Common Data Set 2025–26.
Data Year: 2025–26 · Last Updated: August 5, 2026
Figures not drawn from the Common Data Set are attributed separately where applicable. Visit University of Alabama