Data source: U.S. College Scorecard · Planning cycle 2026 · Methodology

Colleges in Alabama (2026)

40 four-year colleges in Alabama18 public, 19 private non-profit.

40

4-Year Colleges

$10,884

Avg In-State Tuition

$19,080

Avg Out-of-State Tuition

74%

Avg Acceptance Rate

Colleges in Alabama

40 schools

The University of Alabama campus

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · 32,323 students · Large (> 15,000)

Net price

$22,150

↑ 56% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

73%

↑ 18% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$59,221

↑ 109% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$11,900

↑ 17% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

76%

↑ 11% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a large campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
Auburn University campus

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public · 25,732 students · Large (> 15,000)

Net price

$23,897

↑ 68% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

80%

↑ 29% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$65,337

↑ 130% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$12,536

↑ 23% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

50%

↓ 26% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a large campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
Columbia Southern University campus

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL · Private · 13,053 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$14,975

↑ 5% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

35%

↓ 43% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$63,534

↑ 124% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$5,808

↓ 76% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Career-focused education
University of Alabama at Birmingham campus

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Public · 12,118 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$17,727

↑ 25% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

63%

On track

Earnings

$54,501

↑ 92% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$8,832

↓ 13% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

88%

↑ 30% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
Troy University campus

Troy University

Troy, AL · Public · 10,089 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$13,869

Moderate cost

Grad rate

46%

↓ 26% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$42,062

↑ 48% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$9,792

↓ 4% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

93%

↑ 36% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Value-focused public education
University of South Alabama campus

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL · Public · 8,540 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$15,142

↑ 7% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

50%

↓ 19% below avg · On track

Earnings

$49,379

↑ 74% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$9,676

↓ 5% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

65%

↓ 4% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
Jacksonville State University campus

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · Public · 7,030 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$14,850

↑ 5% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

52%

↓ 17% below avg · On track

Earnings

$45,235

↑ 59% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$12,426

↑ 22% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

76%

↑ 12% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Career-focused education
University of Alabama in Huntsville campus

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL · Public · 6,650 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$19,880

↑ 40% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

62%

On track

Earnings

$61,767

↑ 117% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$11,770

↑ 15% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

74%

↑ 9% above avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
Alabama A & M University campus

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL · Public · 5,726 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$14,559

↑ 3% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

28%

↓ 55% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$40,628

↑ 43% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$10,024

In-state

Acceptance

66%

↓ 3% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Value-focused public education
University of North Alabama campus

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public · 5,468 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$11,024

↓ 22% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

53%

↓ 14% below avg · On track

Earnings

$45,415

↑ 60% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$11,990

↑ 18% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

96%

↑ 42% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Career-focused education
Samford University campus

Samford University

Birmingham, AL · Private · 3,828 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$30,795

↑ 117% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

79%

↑ 27% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$58,469

↑ 106% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$38,144

↑ 56% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

82%

↑ 21% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
Alabama State University campus

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL · Public · 3,322 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$13,889

Moderate cost

Grad rate

29%

↓ 53% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$34,502

↑ 21% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$11,248

↑ 10% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

96%

↑ 41% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
Auburn University at Montgomery campus

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, AL · Public · 2,693 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$14,596

↑ 3% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

36%

↓ 42% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$44,391

↑ 56% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$9,436

↓ 7% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

93%

↑ 36% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
University of West Alabama campus

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL · Public · 2,666 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$13,832

↓ 3% below avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

38%

↓ 38% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$44,232

↑ 56% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$10,990

↑ 8% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

87%

↑ 28% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
Athens State University campus

Athens State University

Athens, AL · Public · 2,407 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$50,273

↑ 77% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

N/A

Not available

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings with a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
Tuskegee University campus

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL · Private · 2,367 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$32,977

↑ 132% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

62%

On track

Earnings

$49,641

↑ 75% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$23,440

↓ 4% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

31%

↓ 54% below avg · Selective

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
University of Montevallo campus

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL · Public · 2,087 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Net price

$17,053

↑ 20% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

52%

↓ 16% below avg · On track

Earnings

$42,957

↑ 51% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$13,710

↑ 34% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

54%

↓ 21% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Value-focused public education
Faulkner University campus

Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL · Private · 1,555 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$21,165

↑ 49% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

35%

↓ 43% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$43,457

↑ 53% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$23,920

Out-of-state

Acceptance

66%

↓ 3% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
Oakwood University campus

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL · Private · 1,253 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$23,384

↑ 65% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

48%

↓ 23% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$42,488

↑ 50% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$21,838

↓ 11% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

51%

↓ 26% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL · Private · 1,196 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

0%

↓ 100% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$40,092

↑ 41% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$13,920

↓ 43% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
Miles College campus

Miles College

Fairfield, AL · Private · 1,151 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$14,514

Moderate cost

Grad rate

26%

↓ 58% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$32,627

↑ 15% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$12,714

↓ 48% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
University of Mobile campus

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL · Private · 1,079 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$19,603

↑ 38% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

51%

↓ 18% below avg · On track

Earnings

$43,611

↑ 54% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$26,120

↑ 7% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

73%

↑ 7% above avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
Huntingdon College campus

Huntingdon College

Montgomery, AL · Private · 865 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$21,401

↑ 51% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

49%

↓ 22% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$49,601

↑ 75% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$28,650

↑ 17% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

71%

↑ 4% above avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
Spring Hill College campus

Spring Hill College

Mobile, AL · Private · 850 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$19,514

↑ 37% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

59%

↓ 5% below avg · On track

Earnings

$51,500

↑ 81% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$23,270

↓ 5% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

59%

↓ 13% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education

Talladega College

Talladega, AL · Private · 782 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$13,461

↓ 5% below avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

51%

↓ 17% below avg · On track

Earnings

$32,229

↑ 13% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$15,650

↓ 36% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

99%

↑ 46% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
Stillman College campus

Stillman College

Tuscaloosa, AL · Private · 761 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$12,272

↓ 14% below avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

33%

↓ 47% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$35,421

↑ 25% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$11,392

↓ 54% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

74%

↑ 9% above avg · Moderate

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
Herzing University-Birmingham campus

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Private · 445 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$20,957

↑ 48% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

29%

↓ 53% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$36,909

↑ 30% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$13,420

↓ 45% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

94%

↑ 39% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
South University-Montgomery campus

South University-Montgomery

Montgomery, AL · Private · 302 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$25,157

↑ 77% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

11%

↓ 82% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$34,421

↑ 21% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$18,238

↓ 26% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
Amridge University campus

Amridge University

Montgomery, AL · Private · 226 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

100%

↑ 61% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$37,621

↑ 32% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$7,590

↓ 69% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Solid graduation outcomes with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference

United States Sports University

Daphne, AL · Private · 136 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$55,257

↑ 95% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$18,900

↓ 23% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

35%

↓ 48% below avg · Selective

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education

Huntsville Bible College

Huntsville, AL · Private · 82 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

$11,562

↓ 19% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

0%

↓ 100% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

$4,730

↓ 81% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
Heritage Christian University campus

Heritage Christian University

Florence, AL · Private · 63 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

67%

↑ 8% above avg · On track

Earnings

$42,597

↑ 50% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$11,982

↓ 51% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

100%

↑ 47% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference

Selma University

Selma, AL · Private · 34 students · Small (< 2,000)

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

24%

↓ 61% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

$4,800

↓ 80% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference

Columbia College - Redstone Arsenal

Redstone Arsenal, AL · Private

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$45,378

↑ 60% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$8,256

↓ 66% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education

Troy University-Online

Troy, AL · Public

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$42,062

↑ 48% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$10,176

In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Value-focused public education

Troy University-Montgomery Campus

Montgomery, AL · Public

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$42,062

↑ 48% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$10,176

In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Value-focused public education

Troy University-Dothan Campus

Dothan, AL · Public

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$42,062

↑ 48% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$10,176

In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Value-focused public education

Troy University-Phenix City Campus

Phenix City, AL · Public

Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$42,062

↑ 48% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$10,176

In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Value-focused public education
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine campus
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

N/A

Not available

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine offers programs and campus life in Dothan, AL. Open the full profile for detailed outcomes and fit analysis.

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Tuition Comparison

Public universities in Alabama offer significantly lower in-state tuition for state residents.

Columbia College - Redstone Arsenal

Private · Redstone Arsenal

Out-of-state: $8,256

In-state: $10,176

Out-of-state: $10,176

In-state: $10,176

Out-of-state: $20,352

In-state: $10,176

Out-of-state: $20,352

In-state: $10,176

Out-of-state: $20,352

Out-of-state: N/A

Out-of-state: N/A

The University of Alabama

Public · Tuscaloosa

In-state: $11,900

Out-of-state: $33,200

Auburn University

Public · Auburn

In-state: $12,536

Out-of-state: $33,944

Columbia Southern University

Private · Orange Beach

Out-of-state: $5,808

In-state: $8,832

Out-of-state: $21,864

Troy University

Public · Troy

In-state: $9,792

Out-of-state: $19,584

In-state: $9,676

Out-of-state: $18,652

Jacksonville State University

Public · Jacksonville

In-state: $12,426

Out-of-state: $22,716

In-state: $11,770

Out-of-state: $24,662

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