Test-optional colleges in Alabama

These colleges told the U.S. Department of Education that SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission (College Scorecard, 2024–25). Policies change and can differ for international applicants, scholarships or specific programs, so confirm on each college's admissions page.

Colleges (23)

Test-optional colleges in Alabama
CollegeFederal test policySAT middle 50%ACT middle 50%
Alabama A & M UniversityConsidered but not required810–104014–19
Alabama State UniversityConsidered but not required749–96715–20
Auburn UniversityConsidered but not required1260–139026–31
Auburn University at MontgomeryConsidered but not required1036–120318–24
Faulkner UniversityConsidered but not required—18–21
Huntingdon CollegeConsidered but not required1006–122020–25
Jacksonville State UniversityConsidered but not required1000–129017–24
Oakwood UniversityNeither required nor recommended——
Samford UniversityConsidered but not required1070–125022–28
Spring Hill CollegeConsidered but not required—17–29
Stillman CollegeNeither required nor recommended——
Talladega CollegeNeither required nor recommended——
The University of AlabamaConsidered but not required1170–140024–31
Troy UniversityConsidered but not required940–121018–25
Tuskegee UniversityConsidered but not required—18–25
United States Sports UniversityNeither required nor recommended——
University of Alabama at BirminghamConsidered but not required1210–145023–30
University of Alabama in HuntsvilleConsidered but not required1210–141024–31
University of MobileConsidered but not required—22–28
University of MontevalloNeither required nor recommended——
University of North AlabamaNeither required nor recommended——
University of South AlabamaConsidered but not required970–119020–26
University of West AlabamaConsidered but not required860–112016–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, admissions test requirements and SAT/ACT percentiles, 2024–25. Cost and aid in Alabama · SAT guide · ACT guide