University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1210–1450
    Median ~1330
    Acceptance rate
    88%
    Enrollment
    11,635
    ACT middle 50%
    23–30

    How UAB compares

    • The ~1330 SAT midpoint ranks #105 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 3 in AL.
    • Its 88% acceptance rate is more selective than 14% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 640 Reading and Writing and 640 Math.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($54,501) are $8,565 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $13,464 more per year than in-state students ($22,562 vs $9,098).
    National SAT rank
    #105 of 197
    SAT rank in AL
    #2 of 3
    More selective than
    14% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$8,565

    What the numbers say about UAB

    • The reported middle 50% spans 240 points, from 1210 to 1450. A planning score near or above 1490 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 640 Reading and Writing and 640 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 88% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 64% completion rate and $54,501 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1330 SAT scorePlan for a 1500Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $9,098
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $22,562
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $54,501
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    64%

    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 1210 and 1450. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1490 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1450 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1330 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1210 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1450

    Strong relative score

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

    1210–1440

    Within the reported range

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

    Below 1210

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

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

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT1260–139033%
    University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD1240–142072%
    School of Visual ArtsNew York, NY1190–149093%
    Miami University-OxfordOxford, OH1220–139075%
    Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY1230–140068%
    Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA1240–142061%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UAB?

    University of Alabama at Birmingham's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1210–1450, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1490 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UAB's acceptance rate?

    University of Alabama at Birmingham's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 88%.

    How much does it cost to attend UAB?

    In-state tuition is approximately $9,098 and out-of-state is approximately $22,562. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UAB test-optional?

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

    Official site: www.uab.edu