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University of Alabama at Birmingham admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1210-1450
- ACT (middle 50%): 23-30
University of Alabama at Birmingham admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into University of Alabama at Birmingham
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1450 or an ACT around 30 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of Alabama at Birmingham a stronger bet. Below 1210, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of Alabama at Birmingham a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Alabama at Birmingham's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Alabama at Birmingham with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Alabama at Birmingham?
University of Alabama at Birmingham has a 88% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of Alabama at Birmingham?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Alabama at Birmingham scored 1210-1450 on the SAT. Scoring above 1450 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1210 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of Alabama at Birmingham?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Alabama at Birmingham scored 23-30 on the ACT. Above 30 is strong, below 23 is below the typical admit.
Is University of Alabama at Birmingham a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Alabama at Birmingham's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.