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Alabama colleges by SAT score

8 Alabama schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among Alabama colleges in the federal dataset, University of Alabama at Birmingham has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1210–1450. The table below lists 8 Alabama schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

Alabama schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
University of Alabama at Birmingham1210–145023–3012k
University of Alabama in Huntsville1210–141024–317k
The University of Alabama1170–140024–3133k
Auburn University1260–139026–3127k
Jacksonville State University1000–129017–247k
Troy University940–121018–2510k
University of South Alabama970–119020–269k
Alabama A & M University810–104014–196k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Alabama college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, University of Alabama at Birmingham — an enrolled middle 50% of 1210–1450. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in Alabama?

It spans the table above — from 810–1040 to 1210–1450 across 8 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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