The University of Alabama was founded in 1831 and is the oldest and largest public university in the state. It was established as a seminary of learning for men by the Alabama Legislature, and it later became a four-year degree-granting institution. The first classes were held in 1832, with six faculty members and forty students. Over the next several decades, the university grew significantly, eventually becoming one of the nation’s leading public universities. In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first universities in America to offer degrees in science and engineering. In 1856, it began offering degrees to women for the first time. The university has continued to grow over time, adding new departments and programs such as law school (1872), library science (1905), business school (1913) and medical school (1955). Today, UA offers more than 140 undergraduate majors across 12 colleges and schools. It also offers more than 200 graduate programs across its various departments. The University of Alabama has produced many notable alumni including Pulitzer Prize winners Harper Lee and Rick Bragg; NFL Hall-of-Famer John Hannah; multiple Grammy Award winner Lionel Richie; former U.S Senator Jeff Sessions; former Governor Bob Riley; former U.S Senator Howell Heflin; astronaut Mae Jemison; NBA player Mo Williams; NFL player Mark Ingram Jr.; Governor Kay Ivey; actor Channing Tatum; singer Taylor Hicks; journalist Soledad O’Brien among many others. Check LAWSCHOOLSINUSA for a list of law schools in Alabama.

University of Alabama, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of University of Alabama. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about University of Alabama, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

The University of Alabama is one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. It has a total enrollment of over 37,000 students and an acceptance rate of 57%. The average ACT score for admitted students is 27, while the average SAT score is 1250. The student body at University of Alabama comes from all 50 states and over 100 countries worldwide. Around 20% of the student body are international students. The University also has a diverse student population with approximately 27% identifying as minorities. In addition, nearly 20% of enrolled students are first-generation college students which speaks to their commitment to providing access to higher education for all. Additionally, there are over 400 student organizations on campus that allow students to get involved in activities that interest them. With its strong academics, diverse student population and impressive range of extracurricular activities, it’s no wonder that the University of Alabama is one of the most popular universities in the country.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	more selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	54%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	54%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	20,112
Female applicants	11,350
Male applicants	8,762
Applicants accepted	10,790
Female applicants accepted	6,122
Male applicants accepted	4,668
Freshman enrollment	5,519
Female freshman enrollment	3,035
Male freshman enrollment	2,484
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	97%
Average high school GPA	3.5
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	2.5-3.7

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	19%
SAT Critical Reading average score	558
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	490-620
SAT Math average score	563
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	500-620
SAT Writing average score	544
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	480-600
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	78%
Average ACT Composite score	25
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	22-29
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	22-30
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	20-27