2027 College Rankings

Best Colleges in Alabama

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The Top 50 Best Colleges in the US is College Raptor’s most prestigious rankings list. Updated annually, these schools are celebrated for their rich histories, stunning campuses, excellent academics, and vibrant student life. The institutions on this list are known for both academic excellence and impressive extracurricular opportunities, making them “dream schools” for students around the world. Use these rankings as a jumping-off point for you to create your own personalized rankings using our college match tool.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Auburn University	27907	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	25242	54629	#1 2027 Best Colleges 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 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 27,907 Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $25,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,629
2	Samford University	4210	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#2 2027 Best Colleges 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 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Undergraduates 4,210 Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
3	The University of Alabama	35621	71.17	1,110 – 1,390	22559	52233	#3 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 71% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 88% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 35,621 Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $22,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
4	University of Alabama at Birmingham	11959	88.18	1,150 – 1,380	17997	46572	#4 2027 Best Colleges 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 76% of students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham currently receive institutional......Read more Undergraduates 11,959 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,572
5	University of Alabama in Huntsville	6743	62.92	1,150 – 1,400	19396	55610	#5 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Located in Huntsville, the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 6,743 Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,610
6	University of North Alabama	8078	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	11745	38295	#6 2027 Best Colleges 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 90% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 8,078 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
7	University of Mobile	1313	77.89	1,110 – 1,310	22382	37411	#7 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama University of Mobile Mobile, AL A Southern Baptist school and affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention, the University of Mobile is a private institution. With 49 programs to choose from, the school also has partnerships with Auburn University and the University of South Alabama to offer engineering degrees. Undergraduates 1,313 Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
8	University of Montevallo	2643	53.85	1,010 – 1,240	17890	35406	#8 2027 Best Colleges 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 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,643 Acceptance Rate 53.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,890 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,406
9	Spring Hill College	630	66.4	930 – 1,340	22858	41358	#9 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Spring Hill College Mobile, AL Found in Mobile, Spring Hill College’s acceptance rate is 66% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students at Spring Hill College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 630 Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,358
10	University of South Alabama	9530	94.55	1,040 – 1,240	16074	41307	#10 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama University of South Alabama Mobile, AL Located in Mobile, the University of South Alabama’s acceptance rate is 95% and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 93% of students attending the University of South Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 9,530 Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,307
11	Tuskegee University	2660	48.68	970 – 1,210	24344	38332	#11 2027 Best Colleges 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. 61% of students receive institutional grant aid—$16,781 on average....Read more Undergraduates 2,660 Acceptance Rate 48.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,344 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,332
12	Huntingdon College	943	69.2	1,040 – 1,220	23055	42147	#12 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Huntingdon College accepts 69% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending Huntingdon College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 943 Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,147
13	Jacksonville State University	8663	77.69	940 – 1,200	14221	40158	#13 2027 Best Colleges 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 100% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Undergraduates 8,663 Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
14	Troy University	10130	95.35	970 – 1,180	12842	39392	#14 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Troy University Troy, AL Found in Troy, Troy University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at Troy University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 69% and 27% of students will graduate in......Read more Undergraduates 10,130 Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,392
15	Auburn University at Montgomery	3650	98.54	980 – 1,160	13945	38216	#15 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Auburn University at Montgomery accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 3,650 Acceptance Rate 98.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
16	Oakwood University	1184	45.63	880 – 1,130	26730	30969	#16 2027 Best Colleges 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 71% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, and General Studies are the most popular majors. Undergraduates 1,184 Acceptance Rate 45.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $26,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
17	Faulkner University	1758	73.07	970 – 1,080	19920	37313	#17 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Faulkner University accepts 73% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at Faulkner University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,758 Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $19,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,313
18	Alabama A & M University	6370	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#18 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Undergraduates 6,370 Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
19	Alabama State University	3521	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#19 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 3,521 Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
20	University of West Alabama	2983	42.65	890 – 1,090	13954	37106	#20 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama University of West Alabama Livingston, AL Found in Livingston, the University of West Alabama accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 69% of students at the University of West Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 2,983 Acceptance Rate 42.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $13,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,106
21	Talladega College	701	85.42	850 – 1,090	1267	22613	#21 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 701 Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $1,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
22	Miles College	1180	100	--	11064	25822	#22 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Miles College Fairfield, AL Located in Fairfield, Miles College accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,180 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,822
23	Stillman College	731	62.25	800 – 930	15152	29790	#23 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 62%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 731 Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 800 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
24	United States Sports University	234	61.37	--	24076	45521	#24 2027 Best Colleges in Alabama United States Sports University Daphne, AL Found in Daphne, United States Sports University accepts 61% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 71% of students attending United States Sports University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 234 Acceptance Rate 61.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,521