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Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Auburn University	1324	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,324 1.2% 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
2	University of Alabama in Huntsville	1245	68.57	1,130 – 1,370	19847	55610	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,245 5.0% 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
3	University of Alabama at Birmingham	1242	88.42	1,120 – 1,380	17413	46572	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,242 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
4	The University of Alabama	1233	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,233 0.5% 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
5	Samford University	1199	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	32176	49466	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,199 1.6% 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
6	University of Mobile	1180	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama University of Mobile Mobile, AL Est. Median SAT 1,180 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
7	University of South Alabama	1140	70.96	1,040 – 1,240	13613	41307	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,140 1.4% 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
8	Huntingdon College	1125	67.93	1,010 – 1,200	22642	42147	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,125 1.8% 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
9	University of Montevallo	1124	55.79	1,010 – 1,240	17280	35406	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,124 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
10	University of North Alabama	1124	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,124 1.8% 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
11	Spring Hill College	1105	74.66	1,020 – 1,190	20271	41358	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,105 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
12	Troy University	1090	96.04	970 – 1,210	12504	39392	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,090 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
13	Auburn University at Montgomery	1085	91.57	980 – 1,190	15458	38216	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,085 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
14	Jacksonville State University	1069	77.69	940 – 1,190	14511	40158	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,069 0.4% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
15	Faulkner University	1040	66.13	950 – 1,130	19908	37313	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,040 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
16	Tuskegee University	1030	31.43	940 – 1,120	35126	38332	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,030 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
17	Oakwood University	1020	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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. Est. Median SAT 1,020 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
18	Talladega College	970	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 970 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
19	University of West Alabama	970	87.11	860 – 1,080	14781	37106	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 970 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
20	Alabama State University	945	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 945 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
21	Alabama A & M University	940	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Est. Median SAT 940 Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
22	Stillman College	930	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 930 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
23	Amridge University	0	88.42	--	0	30377	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama Amridge University Montgomery, AL Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,377
24	Athens State University	0	0	--	0	46266	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama Athens State University Athens, AL Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,266
25	Columbia Southern University	0	100	--	14085	55140	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,085 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,140
26	Herzing University-Birmingham	0	94.49	--	21338	35295	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
27	Miles College	0	59.17	--	14633	25822	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,822
28	South University-Montgomery	0	51.94	--	25157	34115	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
29	Strayer University-Alabama	0	0	--	22923	36582	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama Strayer University-Alabama Birmingham, AL Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
30	United States Sports Academy	0	35.29	--	0	45521	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Alabama United States Sports Academy Daphne, AL Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 35.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,521