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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Alabama A & M admits about 6 in 10 applicants (58%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 78% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 53%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled8 of 100 · 1,968 students
Admitted, went elsewhere50 of 100 · 11,596
Not admitted42 of 100 · 9,842

The funnel

Applied
23,406
Admitted
13,564
Enrolled
1,968

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (61% and 60%).

$30 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

15%

Yield

15% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college15%
15%
← 5%higher than 29% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college58%
58%
← More selectivemore selective than 78% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Alabama A & M reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required. Scores are optional. 27% of first-years sent an SAT and 67% an ACT.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Not considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Alabama A & M University
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 925 on the SAT, 245 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total810–1040median 910
4008001000120014001600
Reading & Writing420–530median 470
200400600800
Math390–510median 440
200400600800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

27%

submitted SAT

67%

submitted ACT

At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.

SAT midpoint vs. every college925
925
← 900higher than 2% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)