University of Alabama acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
The University of Alabama · Public · Tuscaloosa, AL · 33,435 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
University of Alabama admitted 75.8% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 56.5% in 2013. Alabama residents pay $12,484 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $35,342.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 56.5% | 30,975 | 17,515 |
| 2014 | 51.0% | 33,736 | 17,221 |
| 2015 | 53.6% | 36,203 | 19,400 |
| 2016 | 52.6% | 38,237 | 20,107 |
| 2017 | 53.3% | 38,129 | 20,321 |
| 2018 | 59.1% | 37,302 | 22,032 |
| 2019 | 82.7% | 38,505 | 31,835 |
| 2020 | 80.4% | 39,560 | 31,804 |
| 2021 | 78.9% | 42,421 | 33,472 |
| 2022 | 80.1% | 54,072 | 43,290 |
| 2023 | 75.8% | 58,418 | 44,295 |
Applications went from 30,975 in fall 2013 to 58,418 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $18,067 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $17,442 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,545 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,229 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,653 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $12,484 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $35,342 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $33,924 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $20,202 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 18% submitted the SAT, 45% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M AL | 66.2% | $10,558 in-state |
| Auburn AL | 50.5% | $13,318 in-state |
| New Mexico State NM | 75.7% | $8,226 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Fall 2023 brought 58,418 applications to the University of Alabama, and 75.8% led to admission.1 In 2013 the rate was 56.5%, so it is up 19.3 percentage points over the span.1 Most of that rise came in 2019, when the rate was 82.7% after 59.1% in 2018.1 Applications grew 89%, yet the count of admitted students grew faster at 153%, going from 17,515 to 44,295.1 The most recent year-to-year change was a decrease of 4.3 percentage points from 2022.1
The test policy is optional, with 45% of entrants submitting ACT scores that ranged from 24 to 31 for the middle 50%.1 SAT math scores covered 580 to 700 for the 18% who submitted them.1
Alabama residents pay $12,484 in tuition and fees for 2025-26 and out-of-state students pay $35,342.2 The in-state price is above the $11,248 median of the 13 public bachelor's colleges in Alabama.2 Net price varies little by income here, from $18,067 for families earning $0 to $30,000 to $25,653 for those earning over $110,000.2
Within 6 years, 74% of the 2019 entering group graduated, above the 48% median across 27 Alabama bachelor's colleges.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 58,418 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 44,295 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 8,279 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 33,435 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 590 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 700 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 580 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 700 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 24 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 31 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 18% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 45% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $12,484 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $35,342 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $33,924 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $20,202 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $18,067 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $17,442 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,545 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,229 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $25,653 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 74% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 89% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 21% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $66,081 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $21,500 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Alabama (N = 13) | $11,248 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Alabama (N = 27) | 48% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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