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The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate89%
Acceptance Rate89%

About The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public, state institution in the city of Birmingham, Alabama. The University of Alabama at Birmingham was founded in 1969. The college currently enrolls around 22,289 students per year, including 13,547 undergraduates.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Acceptance Rate

In 2022, The University of Alabama at Birmingham accepted 89% of applicants. Out of 11,906 applications received in 2022, 10,541 students were offered admission.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 89%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 7%

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham is locatedin the city of Birmingham, Alabama, in the city of Birmingham.

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College Info

1720 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294

Campus Setting: Urban

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jun 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Jun 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to The University of Alabama at Birmingham is Jun 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to The University of Alabama at Birmingham is Jun 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

The University of Alabama at Birmingham ACT Scores

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ACT Range

23 - 30

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

30 and Above

Good

23 to 30

Avg

23 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to The University of Alabama at Birmingham is 26. Students with an ACT score of 30 and above have a good chance of getting into The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Students with an ACT score that falls between 23 and 30 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 23 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1170 - 1370

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Math SAT Range

580 - 708

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Reading SAT Range

593 - 680

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1370 and Above

Good

1170 to 1370

Avg

1170 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for The University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 1271. Applicants with SAT scores of 1370 and above have a good chance of being admitted to The University of Alabama at Birmingham, while applicants with SAT scores between 1170 to 1370 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1170 have a low chance of being offered a spot at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$36,907

In State

$51,697

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,710
$25,500
Fees
$13,307
$13,307
Housing
$11,690
$11,690
Books
$1,200
$1,200

Student Life

Wondering what life at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is like? There are approximately 22,289 students enrolled at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, including 13,547 undergraduate students and 8,742 graduate students. 77% percent of students attend school full-time, 86% percent are from AL and 14% percent of students are from other states.

77%

Full Time

23%

Part Time

86%

In State

14%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

22,289

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

89%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$24,017

Out-of-State

$38,807

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jun 1
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