- Acceptance rate: 58% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 420–530 reading and writing, 390–510 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 14–19 composite
- Average net price: $14,064 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Alabama A & M University reported: an acceptance rate of 58% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 14–19.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Alabama A & M University reviews each application.
Alabama A & M University GPA requirements
Alabama A & M University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Alabama A & M University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Alabama A & M University acceptance rate
Alabama A & M University admitted 13,564 of 23,406 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 58%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Alabama A & M University is a public 4-year university in Normal, Alabama, with 6,370 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Alabama A & M University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 420 | 470 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 440 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 17 | 19 |
| ACT English | 13 | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 | 17 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 938 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Alabama A & M University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Alabama A & M University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,064 a year at Alabama A & M University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alabama A & M University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Alabama A & M University admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Alabama A & M University?
Alabama A & M University's acceptance rate was 58% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,564 of 23,406 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Alabama A & M University test optional?
Check Alabama A & M University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Alabama A & M University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 27% sent SAT scores and 67% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Alabama A & M University?
A lot: Alabama A & M University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Alabama A & M University?
Alabama A & M University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Alabama A & M University students have?
The middle 50% of Alabama A & M University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 420–530 in reading and writing and 390–510 in math; ACT composite 14–19, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into Alabama A & M University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Alabama A & M University admitted 58% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Alabama A & M University accept AP credit?
Yes. Alabama A & M University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Alabama A & M University consider legacy status?
No. Alabama A & M University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Alabama A & M University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,064 a year at Alabama A & M University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Alabama A & M University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Alabama A & M UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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