University of Alabama at Birmingham College Portrait
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL 35294
205-934-4011
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New Student Applications (Fall 2010)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT |
|---|---|
| Composite | 21 - 27 |
| Math | 19 - 26 |
| English | 21 - 28 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 52% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 77% | |
| Percent of new freshmen reporting High School Rank | 71% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.5 | |
| Percent of new freshmen reporting High School GPA | 99% | |