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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	88729	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 $88,729 0.9% 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	87854	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 $87,854 9.5% 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	67135	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 $67,135 7.5% 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	53357	31.43	980 – 1,250	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 Veterinary Medicine. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid—$3,321 on average....Read more Endowment per Student $53,357 6.8% Acceptance Rate 31.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $35,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,332
5	University of Alabama at Birmingham	40216	88.18	1,150 – 1,380	17413	46572	#5 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 $40,216 13.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,572
6	University of South Alabama	39735	70.96	1,040 – 1,240	13613	41307	#6 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 $39,735 10.9% 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
7	The University of Alabama	38222	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#7 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 $38,222 15.6% 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
8	Miles College	37986	59.17	--	14633	25822	#8 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 $37,986 84.4% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,822
9	Auburn University	33693	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#9 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 $33,693 6.6% 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
10	Alabama State University	30383	95.64	890 – 1,050	13504	27453	#10 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 $30 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 60% and its four year......Read more Endowment per Student $30,383 6.8% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
11	Stillman College	30063	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#11 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 $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $30,063 14.3% 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
12	University of Mobile	16958	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 Based in Mobile, the University of Mobile accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $16,958 1.4% 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	16911	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 unknown 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......Read more Endowment per Student $16,911 11.1% 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	53.9	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 54% 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 7.7% Acceptance Rate 53.9% 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	University of Alabama in Huntsville	13768	68.57	1,130 – 1,370	19847	55610	#15 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 $13,768 19.4% 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
16	Auburn University at Montgomery	13312	61.69	980 – 1,190	15458	38216	#16 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 62% 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 $13,312 6.4% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
17	Spring Hill College	10870	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 $10,870 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	10366	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 64% first year retention rate. Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, and General Studies are the most popular majors. Endowment per Student $10,366 25.3% 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	7821	66.13	930 – 1,140	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 $7,821 6.8% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,908 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,313
20	University of North Alabama	6947	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#20 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 $6,947 12.7% 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
21	United States Sports University	5649	35.29	--	0	45521	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama United States Sports University Daphne, AL Endowment per Student $5,649 25.4% Acceptance Rate 35.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,521
22	Athens State University	2668	0	--	0	46266	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Athens State University Athens, AL Endowment per Student $2,668 19.6% 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	1834	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 $1,834 5.3% 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	330	88.42	--	0	30377	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in Alabama Amridge University Montgomery, AL Endowment per Student $330 9.1% 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	81	87.11	930 – 1,110	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 $81 4.7% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $14,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,106