University of Alabama in Huntsville Acceptance Rate
Huntsville, Alabama · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,074
- Admitted
- 4,510
- Yield
- 26.1%
- 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 in Huntsville's acceptance rate has fallen from 82% in 2014–15 to 74.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,104 to 6,074 (+189%) over that period.
Its 74.3% rate makes University of Alabama in Huntsville more selective than about 54% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (69.1% for women vs 79.6% for men, a 10.5-point gap). University of Alabama in Huntsville has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 26.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,104 | 1,726 | 82% | 724 |
| 2015–16 | 3,308 | 2,686 | 81.2% | 1,038 |
| 2016–17 | 4,545 | 3,467 | 76.3% | 1,213 |
| 2017–18 | 4,454 | 3,618 | 81.2% | 1,352 |
| 2018–19 | 4,543 | 3,674 | 80.9% | 1,435 |
| 2019–20 | 5,295 | 4,372 | 82.6% | 1,497 |
| 2020–21 | 5,793 | 4,467 | 77.1% | 1,345 |
| 2021–22 | 5,781 | 4,259 | 73.7% | 1,204 |
| 2022–23 | 5,581 | 4,359 | 78.1% | 1,172 |
| 2023–24 | 6,074 | 4,510 | 74.3% | 1,176 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,090 | 2,136 | 69.1% |
| Men | 2,984 | 2,374 | 79.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 595–700 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 600–740 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 58% |
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 in Huntsville's acceptance rate?
University of Alabama in Huntsville's acceptance rate is 74.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,510 admitted of 6,074 applicants).
Is University of Alabama in Huntsville test optional?
University of Alabama in Huntsville is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Alabama in Huntsville?
University of Alabama in Huntsville received 6,074 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,510.
What SAT score do you need for University of Alabama in Huntsville?
Admitted students at University of Alabama in Huntsville typically scored 595–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–740 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Alabama in Huntsville getting harder to get into?
University of Alabama in Huntsville has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82% in 2014–15 to 74.3% 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.uah.edu/.