- Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–690 reading and writing, 610–720 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–31 composite
- Average net price: $19,847 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Alabama in Huntsville reported: an acceptance rate of 69% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–31.
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. University of Alabama in Huntsville reviews each application.
University of Alabama in Huntsville GPA requirements
University of Alabama in Huntsville 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Alabama in Huntsville acceptance rate
University of Alabama in Huntsville admitted 5,232 of 7,630 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public 4-year university in Huntsville, Alabama, with 6,800 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Alabama in Huntsville 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 | 600 | 650 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 660 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1319 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Alabama in Huntsville 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
University of Alabama in Huntsville 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 $19,847 a year at University of Alabama in Huntsville 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
How selective is the University of Alabama in Huntsville?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. University of Alabama in Huntsville admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Alabama in Huntsville students have?
The middle 50% of University of Alabama in Huntsville's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–690 in reading and writing and 610–720 in math; ACT composite 24–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the University of Alabama in Huntsville's acceptance rate?
University of Alabama in Huntsville's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,232 of 7,630 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Alabama in Huntsville?
University of Alabama in Huntsville requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to 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.
Do I have a chance at the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Alabama in Huntsville admitted 69% 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.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Alabama in Huntsville?
A lot: University of Alabama in Huntsville 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.
Is the University of Alabama in Huntsville test optional?
Yes. University of Alabama in Huntsville considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 56% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at the University of Alabama in Huntsville after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,847 a year at University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Alabama in Huntsville look at legacy status?
No. University of Alabama in Huntsville doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Alabama in Huntsville accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Alabama in Huntsville awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Alabama in Huntsville's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Alabama in HuntsvilleU.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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