Hi, I'm considering applying to Alabama and I'm trying to get a sense of the ACT scores of admitted students. What's the average score? How high do I need to aim to be competitive?
For the University of Alabama, the middle 50% ACT scores range from 22 to 31. This means that 25% of students accepted at Alabama have ACT scores below 22, while 25% have scores above 31. However, keep in mind that these are not strict cutoffs, as Alabama uses a holistic review process, meaning they take into consideration other factors alongside your standardized test scores, like your GPA, course rigor, extracurriculars, and essays.
That being said, aiming for a score within or above this middle 50% range makes you a competitive applicant in terms of ACT scores. If you are aiming for an academic scholarship from the University of Alabama, which can greatly offset the cost of tuition, you would want to aim for an ACT score of 32 or above, as the university often offers generous scholarships to students with strong academic records.
In any case, your application as a whole will be as important as your test score, so it's crucial that you have a well-rounded application, including strong essays and extracurricular activities. Good luck with your application process!
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