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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama

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The endowment per student is an overall measurement of the financial strength of an institution. In general, colleges and universities with the largest endowments per student -- money or assets under their control that fund operations -- tend to offer more financial aid to more students.

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Rank	Institution	Endowment per Student	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Samford University	93127	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	32176	49466	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Endowment per Student $93,127 4.1% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $32,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
2	Talladega College	80263	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Endowment per Student $80,263 44.8% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
3	Huntingdon College	68413	67.93	1,010 – 1,200	22642	42147	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Huntingdon College accepts 68% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Huntingdon College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $68,413 4.9% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,147
4	Tuskegee University	60088	31.43	940 – 1,120	35126	38332	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL Tuskegee University, a historically black college or university, is the only HBCU to have a fully accredited College of Veterinary Medicine, and the school's most popular major is Animal Sciences, General. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid—$3,321 on average....Read more Endowment per Student $60,088 7.4% Acceptance Rate 31.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $35,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,332
5	University of South Alabama	40162	70.96	1,040 – 1,240	13613	41307	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama University of South Alabama Mobile, AL Located in Mobile, the University of South Alabama’s acceptance rate is 71% and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending the University of South Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $40,162 15.2% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,307
6	The University of Alabama	39543	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Endowment per Student $39,543 18.6% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
7	University of Alabama at Birmingham	39072	88.42	1,120 – 1,380	17413	46572	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Found in Birmingham, the University of Alabama at Birmingham accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 88% of students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham currently receive institutional......Read more Endowment per Student $39,072 11.8% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,572
8	Auburn University	35039	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Auburn University Auburn, AL Found in Auburn, Auburn University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $35,039 9.6% Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
9	Alabama State University	31181	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Endowment per Student $31,181 9.7% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
10	Stillman College	27472	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $27,472 14.5% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
11	Miles College	22120	59.17	--	14633	25822	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Miles College Fairfield, AL Located in Fairfield, Miles College accepts 59% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 34% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $22,120 27.5% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,822
12	University of Mobile	18063	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama University of Mobile Mobile, AL Endowment per Student $18,063 8.2% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
13	Troy University	16833	96.04	970 – 1,210	12504	39392	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Troy University Troy, AL Found in Troy, Troy University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 59% of students at Troy University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and 30% of students will graduate in......Read more Endowment per Student $16,833 17.6% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,392
14	University of Montevallo	16331	55.79	1,010 – 1,240	17280	35406	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL Located in Montevallo, the University of Montevallo’s acceptance rate is 56% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $16,331 8.1% Acceptance Rate 55.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,406
15	Auburn University at Montgomery	13347	91.57	980 – 1,190	15458	38216	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Auburn University at Montgomery accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Endowment per Student $13,347 10.0% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
16	University of Alabama in Huntsville	13091	68.57	1,130 – 1,370	19847	55610	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Located in Huntsville, the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $13,091 21.1% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,610
17	Spring Hill College	10201	74.66	1,020 – 1,190	20271	41358	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Spring Hill College Mobile, AL Found in Mobile, Spring Hill College’s acceptance rate is 75% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Spring Hill College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $10,201 29.8% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,358
18	Oakwood University	9546	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Endowment per Student $9,546 30.8% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
19	Faulkner University	8119	66.13	950 – 1,130	19908	37313	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Faulkner University accepts 66% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Faulkner University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $8,119 6.4% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,908 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,313
20	United States Sports Academy	7575	35.29	--	0	45521	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama United States Sports Academy Daphne, AL Endowment per Student $7,575 12.1% Acceptance Rate 35.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,521
21	University of North Alabama	7139	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $7,139 6.8% Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
22	Athens State University	2713	0	--	0	46266	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Athens State University Athens, AL Endowment per Student $2,713 19.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,266
23	Jacksonville State University	1883	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Endowment per Student $1,883 3.5% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
24	Amridge University	363	88.42	--	0	30377	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Amridge University Montgomery, AL Endowment per Student $363 11.7% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,377
25	University of West Alabama	85	87.11	860 – 1,080	14781	37106	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama University of West Alabama Livingston, AL Found in Livingston, the University of West Alabama accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 64% of students at the University of West Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Endowment per Student $85 2.3% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,106