Does UAB Superscore?
University of Alabama at Birmingham's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
NoNo. UAB does not superscore the SAT; it considers your best single sitting.
ACT superscore
NoNo. UAB considers your highest single ACT composite rather than an ACT superscore.
UAB does not superscore the ACT or SAT and instead considers the highest composite from one sitting. The choice between applying with a score and applying test-optional is final once the application is submitted, and UAB publishes separate in-state and out-of-state merit-score deadlines.
Source: UAB Undergraduate Admissions (checked August 2, 2026)
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Common questions
Does UAB superscore the SAT?
No. UAB does not superscore the SAT; it considers your best single sitting.
Does UAB superscore the ACT?
No. UAB considers your highest single ACT composite rather than an ACT superscore.
Does UAB require the SAT or ACT?
UAB lets first-year students apply with scores or as test-optional. Test-optional applicants do not need an ACT or SAT result for admission or scholarship consideration. UAB does not superscore the ACT or SAT and instead considers the highest composite from one sitting. The choice between applying with a score and applying test-optional is final once the application is submitted, and UAB publishes separate in-state and out-of-state merit-score deadlines.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with UAB before you apply.
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