Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Tennessee State's SAT midpoint is 40 points higher than Alabama A & M's
SAT midpoint - 2
Alabama A & M admits 58% vs. 70% at Tennessee State
Acceptance rate - 3
Alabama A & M's yield is 2 pts higher than Tennessee State's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Tennessee StateOpen
- Alabama A & MAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 10–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Tennessee StateTest scores required
- Alabama A & MTest-optional
How they read a record
Tennessee State
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Alabama A & M
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Tennessee State | Alabama A & M |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | 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