The University of Alabama Acceptance Rate
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 58,418
- Admitted
- 44,295
- Yield
- 18.7%
- 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, The University of Alabama's acceptance rate has risen from 51% in 2014–15 to 75.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 33,736 to 58,418 (+73%) over that period.
Its 75.8% rate makes The University of Alabama more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 35%.
The University of Alabama has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 33,736 | 17,221 | 51% | 6,824 |
| 2015–16 | 36,203 | 19,400 | 53.6% | 7,211 |
| 2016–17 | 38,237 | 20,107 | 52.6% | 7,559 |
| 2017–18 | 38,129 | 20,321 | 53.3% | 7,407 |
| 2018–19 | 37,302 | 22,032 | 59.1% | 6,663 |
| 2019–20 | 38,505 | 31,835 | 82.7% | 6,764 |
| 2020–21 | 39,560 | 31,804 | 80.4% | 6,507 |
| 2021–22 | 42,421 | 33,472 | 78.9% | 7,593 |
| 2022–23 | 54,072 | 43,290 | 80.1% | 8,037 |
| 2023–24 | 58,418 | 44,295 | 75.8% | 8,279 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 35,087 | 26,851 | 76.5% |
| Men | 23,331 | 17,444 | 74.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–700 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 580–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–31 | 45% |
How The University of 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 The University of Alabama's acceptance rate?
The University of Alabama's acceptance rate is 75.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (44,295 admitted of 58,418 applicants).
Is The University of Alabama test optional?
The University of Alabama is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The University of Alabama?
The University of Alabama received 58,418 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 44,295.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama?
Admitted students at The University of Alabama typically scored 590–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The University of Alabama getting harder to get into?
The University of Alabama has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 51% in 2014–15 to 75.8% 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.ua.edu/.