How to get into University of Alabama
What 155 admitted applicants actually had: their grades, test scores, activities, awards and intended majors, counted from 157 University of Alabama results that students posted for the 2016 to 2026 cycles. Every number below is counted, not estimated.
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University of Alabama admits by the numbers
Median unweighted GPA
3.95
Middle half 3.71 to 4.00
Median SAT
1,510
Middle half 1,470 to 1,550
Median ACT
34
Middle half 33 to 36
Median weighted GPA
4.45
Middle half 4.21 to 4.64
Results posted: 155 admitted, 2 rejected, 0 waitlisted. People who post results are a self-selected group, so this is not the University of Alabama acceptance rate; the official rate is in University of Alabama’s Common Data Set.
What University of Alabama admits did outside class
Share of admitted applicants listing at least one activity of each type.
- Nonprofit/Service59%
- Athletics52%
- Work/Job40%
- STEM club/competition37%
- Tutoring/Teaching35%
- Research30%
- Music29%
- Debate/MUN/Speech28%
Held a leadership role
87%
Founded something
39%
National or intl. award
71%
Did research
30%
Intended majors of University of Alabama admits
- Computer Science19%
- Engineering16%
- Business9%
- Biology8%
- Political Science6%
- Math5%
Who got in
Of the admitted posters, 14% first-generation, 9% low income, 23% underrepresented minority, 12% legacy, 2% recruited athlete and 7% international. Of those who said where they enrolled, 9% chose University of Alabama.
Three recent University of Alabama admits
2026 cycle · Rolling · Business
Sneaker reseller and football captain who teaches financial literacy and coaches youth flag football.
GPA 3.59 UW · SAT 1490 · Original post
2026 cycle · EA · Economics
Southern first-gen student with lacrosse captaincy, swimming, FBLA founding, and business internships.
GPA 3.85 UW · ACT 32 · Original post
2026 cycle · Rolling · Business
Entrepreneurial transfer student with a sneaker business, sports leadership, and a research assistantship.
GPA 3.59 UW · SAT 1490 · Original post
Where else University of Alabama admits got in
University of Alabama admissions questions
- What GPA do you need to get into University of Alabama?
- Among 155 applicants who posted a University of Alabama admission on r/collegeresults, the median unweighted GPA was 3.95 and the middle half reported 3.71 to 4.00 (130 reported a GPA). University of Alabama sets no minimum GPA; these are what admitted posters reported.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Alabama?
- Among 155 applicants who posted a University of Alabama admission on r/collegeresults, the median SAT was 1,510 and the middle half scored 1,470 to 1,550 (94 reported an SAT). The median ACT was 34.
- What extracurriculars do University of Alabama admits have?
- The most common activity types among admitted posters were nonprofit/service (59%), athletics (52%), work/job (40%), stem club/competition (37%). 87% held at least one leadership role and 71% listed a national or international award.
- What is the University of Alabama acceptance rate?
- The official rate is published by University of Alabama in its Common Data Set. These pages do not compute one: people who post results are a self-selected group, so the share of admits among them is far higher than the real rate.
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Source: self-reported results posts on r/collegeresults, each linked from our Database, counted across the 2016 to 2026 cycles with transfer applicants excluded. Aristo Scholars is not affiliated with University of Alabama. All colleges