UAB
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, Alabama · Public
UAB admitted 94% of 11,119 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1250–1420 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 62% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UAB
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Application deadlines
UAB’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $40, and UAB accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check UAB’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
UAB doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How UAB rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- Test scores
Not considered
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.82 GPA. 19% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $29,379 in-state and $42,411 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,413 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is UAB’s acceptance rate?
UAB admitted 94% of applicants: 10,474 of 11,119 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is UAB’s application deadline?
UAB uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for UAB?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1250 to 1420, with a median around 1340. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is UAB’s application fee?
The application fee is $40 for 2026–27, and UAB accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does UAB have supplemental essays?
No. UAB doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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