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University of Alabama

AL · Common Data Set 2025-2026

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At a glance

Admit rate71.2% SAT (50th)1,210 ACT (50th)26 Undergraduates35,621 6-yr graduation73.7% Retention88.0% Tuition (FT)$34,542 Student–faculty ratio19:1

Recent years

YearAdmit rateEnrolled UG6-yr gradSAT (50th)
2025-202671.2%8,12773.7%1,210
2024-202576.7%8,03273.4%1,220
2023-202475.8%8,27973.7%1,230
2022-202380.1%8,03772.8%1,210
2021-202278.9%7,59372.2%

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Frequently asked

What is the acceptance rate at University of Alabama?

University of Alabama admits 71.2% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.

What SAT score do I need for University of Alabama?

The middle 50% SAT range at University of Alabama is 1100–1360, with a median score of 1210. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1100; students at the 75th percentile scored 1360.

What ACT score do I need for University of Alabama?

The middle 50% ACT range at University of Alabama is 22–31, with a median of 26.

How much does University of Alabama cost?

Annual full-time tuition at University of Alabama is $34,542. Room and board is approximately $13,616. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.

What is the graduation rate at University of Alabama?

University of Alabama's 6-year graduation rate is 73.7%. The first-year retention rate is 88.0%.

How many students attend University of Alabama?

University of Alabama enrolls 35,621 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

About the Common Data Set

The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.

Source

Sourced from University of Alabama's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.