HighSchoolOS Best Colleges in Alabama
The strongest colleges and universities in Alabama, ranked by graduation rate and selectivity, with verified acceptance rates, net price, and test scores for this admissions cycle.
Explore this ranking interactively| # | School | Location | Acceptance | SAT avg | Net price | Grad rate | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 77% | 1,285 | $22,420 | 73% | 33,227 |
| 2 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 46% | 1,345 | $24,323 | 82% | 26,816 |
| 3 | Samford University | Birmingham, AL | 82% | 1,201 | $32,622 | 77% | 4,206 |
| 4 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | 69% | 1,319 | $18,796 | 64% | 6,591 |
| 5 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 88% | 1,258 | $18,749 | 64% | 11,635 |
| 6 | Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | 49% | 1,120 | $35,013 | 55% | 2,630 |
| 7 | University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | 71% | 1,147 | $17,648 | 53% | 8,879 |
| 8 | Spring Hill College | Mobile, AL | 77% | 1,120 | $20,449 | 52% | 782 |
| 9 | Faulkner University | Montgomery, AL | 73% | 1,020 | $22,085 | 37% | 1,549 |
| 10 | Auburn University at Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | 92% | 1,093 | $13,224 | 33% | 2,542 |
| 11 | Alabama State University | Montgomery, AL | 98% | 976 | $20,435 | 30% | 3,477 |
Acceptance rate, net price (average cost after aid), and graduation rate are from the most recent federal data; test ranges and deadlines are verified against each school for the 2025-2026 cycle. Click any school for its full profile, deadlines, and supplemental essay prompts.