The University of Alabama admits 71% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26) and requires the SAT or ACT from some applicants for fall 2027.
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Can I get into The University of Alabama?
71% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1100–1360 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
61,994 applied, 44,124 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does The University of Alabama cost?
$20,202 a year in-state
Out of state: about $43,060 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $33,924.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$18,067
$30,000–$48,000
$17,442
$48,000–$75,000
$17,545
$75,000–$110,000
$21,229
over $110,000
$25,653
Sticker, in-state
$33,924
In-state, with aid
$20,202
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $35,342 a year, against $12,484 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $22,858 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We checked The University of Alabama's admissions site on Nov 5, 2026 but couldn't confirm its fall 2027 application deadlines. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Is The University of Alabama test-optional for fall 2027?
It depends. The University of Alabama requires the SAT or ACT from some applicants for fall 2027. Scores are optional with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Below 3.0 you must send an SAT or ACT score. Checked on apply.ua.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is The University of Alabama's acceptance rate?
71% for fall 2025: 44,124 of 61,994 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for The University of Alabama?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1100 to 1360 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does The University of Alabama cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,545 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $33,924.
How much does The University of Alabama cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at The University of Alabama is $35,342 a year, against $12,484 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $20,202 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $22,858 tuition gap gives about $43,060 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is The University of Alabama's graduation rate?
74% of students finish within six years and 56% within four (IPEDS).
