The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The acceptance rate at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is 87%. Last year, 9,947 students applied to The University of Alabama at Birmingham and 8,622 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to The University of Alabama at Birmingham, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 6/1 and the fee for the application costs $40.

Students who apply to The University of Alabama at Birmingham for fall semester should hear back from The University of Alabama at Birmingham by August 1.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of The University of Alabama at Birmingham's admissions stats.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Mean SAT Score	1296
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	7%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	49%
Waitlist	No

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	6 1	August 1

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Considering Applying Early to The University of Alabama at Birmingham?

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The University of Alabama at Birmingham Admissions

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Transferring to The University of Alabama at Birmingham

For more information on transferring to The University of Alabama at Birmingham, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into The University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

What does The University of Alabama at Birmingham consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important

Make sure to check with The University of Alabama at Birmingham for more information on admission factors.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Application Requirements

To apply to The University of Alabama at Birmingham, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with The University of Alabama at Birmingham's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Students admitted to The University of Alabama at Birmingham have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 33.6% submitted a class rank. At The University of Alabama at Birmingham 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The University of Alabama at Birmingham, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	40.21%
3.75 and 3.99	18.22%
3.50 and 3.74	15.37%
3.25 and 3.49	10.15%
3.00 and 3.24	8.25%
2.50 and 2.9	7.43%
2.00 and 2.49	0.32%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The University of Alabama at Birmingham directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 7% of The University of Alabama at Birmingham's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 49% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for The University of Alabama at Birmingham?

To be competitive with other The University of Alabama at Birmingham applicants, you should strive to earn between 1200 and 1410 (or higher!) on the SAT. At The University of Alabama at Birmingham 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1410 and 25% of scored lower than 1200, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a The University of Alabama at Birmingham student is 1296.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The University of Alabama at Birmingham students scored 720 or higher and 75% of students scored 610 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The University of Alabama at Birmingham students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 610 or higher.

To be most competitive at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, you should strive to earn between 23 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The University of Alabama at Birmingham's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The University of Alabama at Birmingham students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to The University of Alabama at Birmingham

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in The University of Alabama at Birmingham during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The University of Alabama at Birmingham?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Does The University of Alabama at Birmingham accept transfer credits?

✅ The University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The University of Alabama at Birmingham accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The University of Alabama at Birmingham?

❌ No, The University of Alabama at Birmingham is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is The University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate?

✅ The University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate is 87%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The University of Alabama at Birmingham?

❌ The University of Alabama at Birmingham does not offer early decision.

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