Top Rated Alabama Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in Alabama for 2024

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Alabama. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the highest ranked private college in Alabama is Samford University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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Samford University
S
Birmingham, AL

Samford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 5,682enrollment
  • $31,803net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Tuskegee University
T
HBCU
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,570enrollment
  • $35,596net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 970-1215SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

Faulkner University
F
Montgomery, AL

Faulkner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,817enrollment
  • $20,050net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA