Lens covers 14 four-year colleges in Alabama, 11 public and 3 private. They range from Talladega College (701 undergraduates) to The University of Alabama (33,227). Acceptance rates run from 46% to 98%, and 12 of the 14 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 14 four-year colleges in Alabama
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | Normal | 6,124 | 58% | $10,024 in-state · $18,634 out-of-state |
| Alabama State University | Montgomery | 3,477 | 98% | $11,248 in-state · $19,576 out-of-state |
| Auburn University | Auburn | 26,816 | 46% | $12,890 in-state · $34,922 out-of-state |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville | 7,036 | 78% | $12,894 in-state · $23,334 out-of-state |
| Samford University | Birmingham | 4,206 | 82% | $40,150 |
| Talladega College | Talladega | 701 | 85% | $15,650 |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 33,227 | 77% | $12,180 in-state · $34,172 out-of-state |
| Troy University | Troy | 9,805 | 96% | $10,176 in-state · $20,352 out-of-state |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee | 2,630 | 49% | $25,386 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | 11,635 | 88% | $9,098 in-state · $22,562 out-of-state |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville | 6,591 | 69% | $12,132 in-state · $26,408 out-of-state |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo | 2,151 | 54% | $13,948 in-state · $26,968 out-of-state |
| University of North Alabama | Florence | 5,811 | 87% | $12,120 in-state · $22,320 out-of-state |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile | 8,879 | 71% | $10,116 in-state · $19,092 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Alabama admit at least half of applicants? 12 of the 14: Alabama A & M University, Alabama State University, Jacksonville State University, Samford University, Talladega College, The University of Alabama, Troy University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama in Huntsville, University of Montevallo, University of North Alabama, University of South Alabama (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Alabama? The University of Alabama is the largest, with 33,227 undergraduates, and Talladega College is the smallest, with 701 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Alabama are public? 11 of the 14 are public and 3 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.