Alabama Universities and Colleges


Alabama is home to a variety of colleges and universities that offer a wide range of educational opportunities. The state has a number of two-year and four-year institutions, as well as several technical and community colleges. The University of Alabama is Alabama's flagship university, and one of the most prestigious universities in the country. Founded in 1831, it is the oldest and largest public university in the state, and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Auburn University is another major public university located in the state, and is renowned for its engineering and science programs. Other notable public universities in the state include the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of South Alabama, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

In addition to public institutions, Alabama also has several private colleges and universities. Birmingham Southern College, a private liberal arts college, is one of the most prestigious private institutions in the state. Other private institutions include Samford University, a Baptist university in Birmingham, and the University of Mobile, a Christian university.

The state also has several technical and community colleges, including Lawson State Community College, Wallace State Community College, and the Alabama Community College System. These colleges provide students with technical and vocational training, as well as two-year associate degrees.

Alabama is a great place to pursue higher education, and its colleges and universities offer a wide range of educational opportunities. Whether you are looking for a public or private institution, a two-year or four-year degree, or a technical or vocational training program, Alabama has something to offer.

Alabama Universities and Colleges

School City Enroll In-State Cost Out-State Cost
Alabama A & M University Normal 5,977 $23,954 $32,564
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Dothan 705 $0 $0
Alabama State University Montgomery 4,072 $22,110 $30,438
Amridge University Montgomery 775 $0 $0
Athens State University Athens 2,867 $0 $0
Auburn University Auburn 30,737 $32,678 $52,838
Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery 5,212 $20,870 $30,830
Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham 1,129 $35,830 $35,830
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach 18,533 $0 $0
Faulkner University Montgomery 2,961 $37,290 $37,290
Heritage Christian University Florence 110 $20,743 $20,743
Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham 619 $0 $0
Huntingdon College Montgomery 920 $39,553 $39,553
Huntsville Bible College Huntsville 114 $0 $0
Jacksonville State University Jacksonville 9,238 $22,429 $32,149
Judson College Marion 229 $34,340 $34,340
Miles College Fairfield 1,440 $23,144 $23,144
Oakwood University Huntsville 1,374 $37,364 $37,364
Remington College-Mobile Campus Mobile 248 $0 $0
Samford University Birmingham 5,729 $51,314 $51,314
Selma University Selma 0 $0 $0
South University-Montgomery Montgomery 349 $0 $0
Spring Hill College Mobile 1,191 $60,543 $60,543
Stillman College Tuscaloosa 712 $27,952 $27,952
Strayer University-Alabama Birmingham 1,738 $0 $0
Talladega College Talladega 1,156 $27,700 $27,700
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa 37,840 $31,050 $50,520
Troy University Troy 16,497 $21,878 $29,678
Tuskegee University Tuskegee 2,747 $41,924 $41,924
United States Sports Academy Daphne 338 $0 $0
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham 22,563 $27,630 $39,462
University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville 9,999 $28,266 $40,662
University of Mobile Mobile 2,016 $40,801 $40,801
University of Montevallo Montevallo 2,600 $27,720 $40,740
University of North Alabama Florence 8,086 $22,886 $32,486
University of South Alabama Mobile 14,224 $22,866 $30,762
University of West Alabama Livingston 5,734 $23,221 $32,321