Alabama A & M University Acceptance Rate
Normal, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,628
- Admitted
- 10,349
- Yield
- 18.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Alabama A & M University's acceptance rate has risen from 52.6% in 2014–15 to 66.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,901 to 15,628 (+58%) over that period.
Its 66.2% rate makes Alabama A & M University more selective than about 68% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
Alabama A & M University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,901 | 5,204 | 52.6% | 1,207 |
| 2015–16 | 7,901 | 5,166 | 65.4% | 1,461 |
| 2016–17 | 7,043 | 6,154 | 87.4% | 1,568 |
| 2017–18 | 8,610 | 7,772 | 90.3% | 1,294 |
| 2018–19 | 9,638 | 8,661 | 89.9% | 1,529 |
| 2019–20 | 9,579 | 8,789 | 91.8% | 1,710 |
| 2020–21 | 9,855 | 8,835 | 89.6% | 1,664 |
| 2021–22 | 6,560 | 4,697 | 71.6% | 1,534 |
| 2022–23 | 8,907 | 6,092 | 68.4% | 1,724 |
| 2023–24 | 15,628 | 10,349 | 66.2% | 1,956 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,381 | 6,940 | 66.9% |
| Men | 5,247 | 3,409 | 65% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 420–540 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 390–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–19 | 67% |
How Alabama A & compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Alabama A & M University's acceptance rate?
Alabama A & M University's acceptance rate is 66.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,349 admitted of 15,628 applicants).
Is Alabama A & M University test optional?
Alabama A & M University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Alabama A & M University?
Alabama A & M University received 15,628 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,349.
What SAT score do you need for Alabama A & M University?
Admitted students at Alabama A & M University typically scored 420–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 390–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Alabama A & M University getting harder to get into?
Alabama A & M University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.6% in 2014–15 to 66.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.aamu.edu/.