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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Alabama

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The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.

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Rank	Institution	Selectivity Index	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Miles College	0.8356	59.17	--	14633	25822	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.8 42.7% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,822
2	Tuskegee University	0.7407	31.43	940 – 1,120	35126	38332	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.7 47.5% 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
3	United States Sports Academy	0.5398	35.29	--	0	45521	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Alabama United States Sports Academy Daphne, AL Selectivity Index 0.5 Acceptance Rate 35.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,521
4	Auburn University	0.5236	45.93	1,250 – 1,400	24524	54629	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.5 8.6% 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
5	Oakwood University	0.4688	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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. Selectivity Index 0.5 16.1% 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
6	Samford University	0.3515	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	32176	49466	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.4 0.1% 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
7	University of North Alabama	0.3387	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 2.5% 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
8	University of Alabama in Huntsville	0.3345	68.57	1,130 – 1,370	19847	55610	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 3.6% 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
9	University of Mobile	0.3157	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Alabama University of Mobile Mobile, AL Selectivity Index 0.3 38.7% 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
10	University of South Alabama	0.2927	70.96	1,040 – 1,240	13613	41307	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 16.7% 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
11	Faulkner University	0.292	66.13	950 – 1,130	19908	37313	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 66.3% 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
12	Alabama A & M University	0.2883	66.22	840 – 1,040	14064	27851	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 22.3% 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
13	University of Montevallo	0.2664	55.79	1,010 – 1,240	17280	35406	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 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
14	Jacksonville State University	0.2547	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 1.2% 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
15	University of Alabama at Birmingham	0.241	88.42	1,120 – 1,380	17413	46572	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 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
16	The University of Alabama	0.239	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 2.3% 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
17	Huntingdon College	0.2079	67.93	1,010 – 1,200	22642	42147	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 12.9% 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
18	University of West Alabama	0.1995	87.11	860 – 1,080	14781	37106	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 1.2% 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
19	Troy University	0.1888	96.04	970 – 1,210	12504	39392	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 11.0% 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
20	Alabama State University	0.1875	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 25.5% 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	Herzing University-Birmingham	0.1675	94.49	--	21338	35295	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Alabama Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL Selectivity Index 0.2 51.3% Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
22	Auburn University at Montgomery	0.1532	91.57	980 – 1,190	15458	38216	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 30.5% 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
23	Stillman College	0.1324	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.1 19.7% 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
24	Spring Hill College	0.1149	74.66	1,020 – 1,190	20271	41358	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.1 57.7% 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
25	Talladega College	0.0233	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.0 99.0% 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
26	South University-Montgomery	0.0187	51.94	--	25157	34115	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Alabama South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115