University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama · Public
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Admissions
Applications & Enrollment
11,119
Applicants
94.2%
Acceptance Rate
10,474
Admitted
2,519
Enrolled
| Breakdown | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,895 | 7,172 | 52 | 11,119 |
| Admitted | 3,628 | 6,796 | — | 10,474 |
| Enrolled | 798 | 1,703 | — | 2,519 |
SAT / ACT Information
| Test | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | 1250 | 1340 | 1420 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 620 | 670 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 660 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT English | 23 | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT Reading | 24 | 29 | 33 |
| ACT Science | 23 | 25 | 29 |
5%
SAT Submission Rate
47%
ACT Submission Rate
GPA & Class Rank
Not Reported
Average High School GPA
Not Reported
First-Year Students Submitting GPA
1% submitted · Top 10%: 19% · Top 25%: 35% · Top 50%: 45%
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
None designated.
Considered
Not Considered
Student Profile
Enrollment
12,100
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,768
Graduate Enrollment
20,868
Total University Enrollment
Undergraduate Demographics
| Demographic | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 5,347 | 44.2% |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 3,480 | 28.8% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 1,120 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1,078 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 640 | 5.3% |
| Nonresidents / International | 336 | 2.8% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 81 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
Geographic Distribution
336 (2.8%)
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
Average Aid
| Student Group | Average Aid Package | Average Need-Based Scholarship/Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Aid — Full-Time First-Year Students | $19,829 | Not Reported |
| Athletic Aid — All Full-Time Undergraduates | $18,507 | Not Reported |
The aid package includes all need-based aid (grants, loans, and work-study), while the scholarship/grant figure is gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
A detailed need-based aid breakdown and tuition/room-and-board figures are not reported in the Common Data Set section reviewed.
Academics
Student / Faculty Ratio
Not Reported
Student/Faculty Ratio
Graduation & Retention
80%
First-Year Retention
Fall 2024 Cohort
Not Reported
4-Year Graduation
Not Reported
66%
6-Year Graduation
Fall 2019 Cohort
Data Source & Transparency
Data sourced from the University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 at Birmingham