The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama GPA Requirements
The University of Alabama reports an average high school GPA of 3.86 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. It describes a recent first-year class and is not a minimum.
Average GPA
3.86
unweighted 4.0 scale
Acceptance rate
77%
National average GPA
3.11
class of 2019, unweighted
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Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need for The University of Alabama?
The University of Alabama reports an average high school GPA of 3.86 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. It is not a cutoff: many students in the class came in below the average. Cohort: Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024-25, section C12).
Is The University of Alabama's GPA weighted or unweighted?
Unweighted. The 3.86 is on a 4.0 scale with no extra points for honors or AP courses.
How does The University of Alabama's average GPA compare with the national average?
The University of Alabama's 3.86 is 0.75 points above the national high school average of 3.11 (NAEP High School Transcript Study, class of 2019).
GPA: Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024-25, section C12). Source. We show GPA figures on the scale each school publishes and never convert between scales.
