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?

To get recruited at UAB, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against UAB's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

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

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.4+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

UAB is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the AAC, located in Birmingham, AL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at UAB, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

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 football, basketball, and track & field

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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. We map football, basketball, and track & field at UAB with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

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

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