Best Alabama Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Alabama for 2023

There are 69 colleges and universities in Alabama enrolling 294,017 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Alabama below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Alabama offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Alabama is home to nationally ranked institutions like Samford University, Birmingham Southern College, Auburn University and The University of Alabama. The highest ranked college in Alabama is Samford University and the top rated public state college is Auburn University.

Local college options can be explored in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and Huntsville or other cities.


69 results

List of the Best Alabama Colleges

Samford University
S
Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,758enrollment
  • $31,322net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Birmingham Southern College
B
Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Southern College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 1,058enrollment
  • $21,474net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1240SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 31,526enrollment
  • $24,028net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#4 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,316enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1370SAT range
  • 21-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 22,289enrollment
  • $16,978net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1173-1388SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 9,636enrollment
  • $16,990net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1420SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

Tuskegee University
T
HBCU
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#7 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,654enrollment
  • $36,528net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 920-1130SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

University of Montevallo
M
Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,625enrollment
  • $18,702net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

University of South Alabama
S
Mobile, AL

University of South Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 13,992enrollment
  • $14,822net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 985-1215SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Faulkner University
F
Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,874enrollment
  • $19,889net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 990-1205SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Jacksonville State University
J
Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 9,540enrollment
  • $13,616net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Auburn University at Montgomery
A
Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,068enrollment
  • $14,182net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Troy University
T
Troy, AL

Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#13 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 14,901enrollment
  • $13,257net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 935-1150SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

University of West Alabama
W
Livingston, AL
 

University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,594enrollment
  • $15,685net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 880-980SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

Alabama A & M University
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HBCU
Normal, AL

Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,969enrollment
  • $15,373net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 840-1030SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#16 Best Colleges in Alabama

  • 3,964enrollment
  • $13,282net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 839-1050SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

Amridge University
A
Montgomery, AL
 

Amridge University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 723enrollment
  • $16,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Central Alabama Community College
C
Alexander City, AL

Central Alabama Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,578enrollment
  • $3,776net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1