The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1170–1400

Median ~1290

Acceptance rate

77%

Enrollment

33,227

ACT middle 50%

24–31

How The University of Alabama compares

The ~1290 SAT midpoint ranks #83 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 3 in AL.
Its 77% acceptance rate is more selective than 33% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 610 Reading and Writing and 610 Math.
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($59,221) are $3,845 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $21,992 more per year than in-state students ($34,172 vs $12,180).

National SAT rank

#83 of 197

SAT rank in AL

#1 of 3

More selective than

33% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$3,845

What the numbers say about The University of Alabama

The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 1170 to 1400. A planning score near or above 1440 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 610 Reading and Writing and 610 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 77% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 73% completion rate and $59,221 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$12,180

Tuition (out-of-state)

$34,172

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$59,221

4-year completion rate (150% time)

73%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1170 and 1400. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1440 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1400 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1290 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1170 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1400

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1170–1390

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1170

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to The University of Alabama's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of North Carolina Wilmington	Wilmington, NC	1230–1340	64%
The University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1160–1410	65%
Loyola University Maryland	Baltimore, MD	1200–1370	75%
University of Delaware	Newark, DE	1190–1370	71%
Western Washington University	Bellingham, WA	1150–1390	93%
University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Lowell, MA	1180–1370	83%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for The University of Alabama?

The University of Alabama's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1170–1400, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1440 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is The University of Alabama's acceptance rate?

The University of Alabama's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 77%.

How much does it cost to attend The University of Alabama?

In-state tuition is approximately $12,180 and out-of-state is approximately $34,172. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is The University of Alabama test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check The University of Alabama's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.ua.edu