Admissions Factors
What The University of Alabama Looks For
The University of Alabama rates 3 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA and standardized test scores.
How The University of Alabama rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Considered
Not considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
71.2%
44,124 of 61,994 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
No waitlist
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.85. 23% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does The University of Alabama look for in applicants?
The University of Alabama rates 3 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses, academic GPA and standardized test scores.
Does The University of Alabama consider legacy status?
The University of Alabama rates alumni relation as "considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does The University of Alabama track demonstrated interest?
The University of Alabama rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
Source: The University of Alabama’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
