Top Rated Alabama Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Alabama for 2022

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Alabama as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2022 as the best public college in Alabama is The University of Alabama. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Alabama Public 4 year

12 results

The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#1 Best Value in Alabama

  • 37,840enrollment
  • $20,518net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL
Auburn University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 30,737enrollment
  • $24,028net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 22,563enrollment
  • $16,978net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1328SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA
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University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL
University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 9,999enrollment
  • $16,990net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1430SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA
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University of Montevallo
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Montevallo, AL
University of Montevallo

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 2,600enrollment
  • $18,702net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 990-1215SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA
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University of South Alabama
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Mobile, AL
University of South Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 14,224enrollment
  • $14,822net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 983-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.71Avg Weighted GPA
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Jacksonville State University
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Jacksonville, AL
Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,238enrollment
  • $13,616net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 840-1070SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA
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Troy University
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Troy, AL
Troy University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 16,497enrollment
  • $13,257net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 935-1105SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA
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Auburn University at Montgomery
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Montgomery, AL
Auburn University at Montgomery

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,212enrollment
  • $14,182net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 910-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA
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University of West Alabama
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Livingston, AL
 
University of West Alabama

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,734enrollment
  • $15,685net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA
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Alabama State University
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HBCU
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 4,072enrollment
  • $13,282net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 844-1049SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA
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Alabama A & M University
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HBCU
Normal, AL
Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,977enrollment
  • $15,373net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 840-1020SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 2.88Estimated Avg GPA
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