Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Alabama at Birmingham's yield is 5 pts higher than San Jose State's
Yield rate - 2
San Jose State admits 85% vs. 88% at U. Alabama at Birmingham
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Alabama at BirminghamAccessible
- San Jose StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Alabama at BirminghamTest-optional
- San Jose StateTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Alabama at Birmingham
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
San Jose State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Alabama at Birmingham | San Jose State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why