
The University of Alabama - Birmingham has maintained a high overall acceptance rate in recent years, with the rate sitting at 88.18% for the application year 2024, reflecting 10,034 accepted out of 11,379 applicants. This follows an acceptance rate of 88.4% in 2023 and a decrease to 87% in 2022. Notably, the acceptance rate has fluctuated significantly over the last several years, dropping from 92% in 2018 to as low as 58% in 2016, showcasing a trend of varying competitiveness in the admissions process.