The Best Alabama Big Colleges

The Best Large Colleges in Alabama for 2024

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Alabama as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment over 15,000. Leading the list for 2024 is Auburn University. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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Auburn University

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Auburn University, AL

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Auburn University

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

31,764enrollment
$25,271net price
44%acceptance rate
1220-1380SAT range
24-30ACT range
3.97Avg GPA

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The University of Alabama

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Tuscaloosa, AL

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The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Alabama

38,644enrollment
$20,592net price
80%acceptance rate
1130-1410SAT range
23-31ACT range
3.76Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Birmingham, AL

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

21,639enrollment
$16,834net price
87%acceptance rate
1200-1410SAT range
23-30ACT range
3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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