Alabama Private Colleges

There are 21 private colleges and universities in Alabama enrolling 22,852 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Alabama private colleges.  Alabama is home to popular private schools like Tuskegee University and Samford University.