What division is UAB?

UAB competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the AAC.

What GPA do you need for UAB?

The average GPA at UAB is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

UAB has an enrollment of approximately 12,118 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at UAB?

UAB has an acceptance rate of 88%.

How do I get recruited to play at UAB?

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UAB

Birmingham, ALFBSAAC

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

12,118

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

88%

Acceptance

63%

Graduation

80%

Retention

UAB is a NCAA Division I FBS program competing in the AAC. Located in Birmingham, AL with an enrollment of 12,118 students. Average GPA: 3.4. Acceptance rate: 88%. Graduation rate: 63%. Urban campus setting. Warm climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.

Last updated: April 2026

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Graduation

63%

Acceptance

88%

Student:Faculty

18:1

Avg SAT

1,251

Retention

80%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$46,572

Coaching Staff252 coaches across all sports

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About UAB Athletics

UAB is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Birmingham, AL, competing in the AAC. With an enrollment of 12,118 students, UAB offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, UAB has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.

The average GPA for athletes at UAB is 3.4. The school maintains a 63% graduation rate.

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