The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Alabama in Huntsville, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

69
%
Acceptance rate
1195
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Alabama in Huntsville?

69%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Alabama Huntsville accepted 69% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 7,594 people applied and 5,232 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2426 / 3789 (64%)
Men
2788 / 3805 (73%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Alabama in Huntsville:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Alabama in Huntsville by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Alabama Huntsville considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Alabama in Huntsville?

1195
SAT Midpoint

Grades

26% of freshmen who attended Alabama Huntsville were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 55% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

58%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
525
Math Mean
565
75th Percentile
665
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
505
Verbal Mean
630
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1060
Composite Mean
1195
75th Percentile
1285
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