University of Alabama at Birmingham
Public university · Birmingham, AL · 11,635 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
88%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1210–1450
ACT (middle 50%)
23–30
Average net price
$15,630
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$27,987
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Alabama at Birmingham?
University of Alabama at Birmingham accepts about 88 of every 100 applicants (88%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1210 and 1450 on the SAT. A score at or above 1450 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1210, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–30.
The latest federal data says University of Alabama at Birmingham is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Alabama at Birmingham's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,987 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,630 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $9,812 for AL residents and $23,684 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,812
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$23,684
- Room & board$14,200
- Total cost of attendance$27,987
- Average net price after grants$15,630
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Engineering.
University of Alabama at Birmingham FAQ
- What is University of Alabama at Birmingham's acceptance rate?
- 88% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1210–1450. Aim for 1450 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Alabama at Birmingham?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–30.
- Is University of Alabama at Birmingham test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Alabama at Birmingham is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Alabama at Birmingham's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost?
- About $27,987 a year before aid; $15,630 on average after grants.
- What is University of Alabama at Birmingham's FAFSA school code?
- 001052. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Alabama at Birmingham receives your information.
- What is University of Alabama at Birmingham's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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