University of Alabama at Birmingham Acceptance Rate
Birmingham, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,919
- Admitted
- 9,655
- Yield
- 21.7%
- 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, University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate has risen from 85.7% in 2014–15 to 88.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,710 to 10,919 (+91%) over that period.
Its 88.4% rate makes University of Alabama at Birmingham more selective than about 24% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.1% for women vs 83.8% for men, a 7.3-point gap). University of Alabama at Birmingham has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,710 | 4,893 | 85.7% | 1,748 |
| 2015–16 | 7,672 | 4,636 | 60.4% | 1,621 |
| 2016–17 | 9,459 | 5,499 | 58.1% | 2,021 |
| 2017–18 | 7,555 | 6,936 | 91.8% | 2,299 |
| 2018–19 | 7,845 | 7,226 | 92.1% | 2,299 |
| 2019–20 | 8,298 | 6,112 | 73.7% | 2,346 |
| 2020–21 | 10,391 | 8,375 | 80.6% | 2,154 |
| 2021–22 | 11,906 | 10,541 | 88.5% | 2,415 |
| 2022–23 | 9,947 | 8,622 | 86.7% | 2,217 |
| 2023–24 | 10,919 | 9,655 | 88.4% | 2,095 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,918 | 6,301 | 91.1% |
| Men | 3,973 | 3,329 | 83.8% |
| Unknown | 28 | 25 | 89.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–700 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 560–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–30 | 49% |
How University of Alabama 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate?
University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate is 88.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,655 admitted of 10,919 applicants).
Is University of Alabama at Birmingham test optional?
University of Alabama at Birmingham is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Alabama at Birmingham?
University of Alabama at Birmingham received 10,919 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,655.
What SAT score do you need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Admitted students at University of Alabama at Birmingham typically scored 570–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Alabama at Birmingham getting harder to get into?
University of Alabama at Birmingham has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 85.7% in 2014–15 to 88.4% 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: https://www.uab.edu/.