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University of Alabama - Birmingham Score Requirements
The University of Alabama - Birmingham has an average SAT score of 1296, with a 25th percentile of 1190 and a 75th percentile of 1430. The average ACT score is 27, with the 25th percentile at 23 and the 75th percentile at 30. The average GPA is 3.77, while the average IB score is 36, with a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 40. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 77, the average IELTS score is 6.0, and the average Duolingo score is 120.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
University of Alabama - Birmingham's unweighted average GPA for undergraduate admissions is 3.77. The 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs are not disclosed. This average suggests that the institution seeks students who have demonstrated strong academic performance in their previous coursework.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1190-1430
Average: 1296
Submitting SAT: 4%
Math: 610-740
Reading: 600-710
The University of Alabama - Birmingham has an average SAT score of 1296. The 25th and 75th percentiles for the SAT total range from 1190 to 1430. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 610 and the 75th percentile is 740, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) scores range from 600 at the 25th percentile to 710 at the 75th percentile. Additionally, only 4% of students submitted SAT scores for admission consideration.
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23-30
Average: 27
Submitting ACT: 43%
Math: 20-27
English: 23-30
Reading: 24-33
Science: 23-30
The average ACT score for admitted students at the University of Alabama - Birmingham is 27. The 25th percentile score is 23, while the 75th percentile score is 30. In terms of individual components, the 25th percentile scores for math, English, reading, and science are 20, 23, 24, and 23, respectively, and the 75th percentile scores are 27, 30, 33, and 30. Additionally, 43% of students submitted their ACT scores during the application process.
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77-77
Average: 77
Minimum: 77
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Alabama - Birmingham requires a minimum TOEFL score of 77 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 77, which aligns with both the 25th and 75th percentiles. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of Alabama - Birmingham allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score. This policy can benefit applicants by potentially increasing their chances of admission through improved test scores.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of Alabama - Birmingham is a test-optional institution, which means that students are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, they allow self-reporting of test scores, enabling applicants to share their scores without having to send official documents immediately. Among applicants, 4% choose to submit SAT scores, while 43% submit ACT scores. This results in a total of 47% of applicants submitting standardized test scores, indicating that some students likely submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-40
Average: 36
The University of Alabama - Birmingham has an average IB score of 36, with a range between the 25th percentile at 33 and the 75th percentile at 40. The recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Chemistry, and Math Analysis and Approaches, while the standard-level subjects are English B and Psychology.
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