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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	University of West Alabama	0.7836	42.65	890 – 1,090	13954	37106	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.8 285.3% 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
2	Herzing University-Birmingham	0.7493	93.26	--	19631	35295	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Alabama Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL Found in Birmingham, Herzing University-Birmingham accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 2.4% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
3	United States Sports University	0.7285	61.37	--	24076	45521	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.7 62.8% Acceptance Rate 61.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,521
4	Oakwood University	0.6659	45.22	880 – 1,130	26730	30969	#4 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 71% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist are the most popular majors. Selectivity Index 0.7 38.8% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $26,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
5	Auburn University	0.5257	45.92	1,250 – 1,400	25242	54629	#5 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 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 8.7% 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
6	Faulkner University	0.4695	73.07	970 – 1,080	19920	37313	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.5 52.8% 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
7	Samford University	0.3515	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#7 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 14 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 $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
8	University of Alabama in Huntsville	0.3379	68.57	1,190 – 1,410	19396	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 $30 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 3.8% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $19,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,610
9	University of Montevallo	0.307	53.85	1,010 – 1,240	17890	35406	#9 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 54% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 10.6% 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
10	University of South Alabama	0.2966	70.96	1,040 – 1,240	16074	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 $35 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 16.6% Acceptance Rate 71.0% 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	0.2855	48.68	970 – 1,210	24344	38332	#11 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 Veterinary Medicine. 61% of students receive institutional grant aid—$16,781 on average....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 61.5% 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	University of North Alabama	0.2576	87.31	1,040 – 1,240	11745	38295	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Alabama University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 87% 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 4.7% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
13	Jacksonville State University	0.2569	77.69	940 – 1,200	14221	40158	#13 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 100% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 65% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 1.3% 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	Alabama A & M University	0.2504	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.3 12.3% 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
15	University of Mobile	0.2493	77.89	1,110 – 1,310	22382	37411	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Alabama University of Mobile Mobile, AL Based in Mobile, the University of Mobile accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 21.0% 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
16	The University of Alabama	0.2407	76.65	1,180 – 1,400	22559	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 76% 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 2.4% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,559 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
17	University of Alabama at Birmingham	0.2276	88.18	1,150 – 1,380	17997	46572	#17 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 76% of students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham currently receive institutional......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 7.3% 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
18	Troy University	0.2152	96.04	970 – 1,210	12842	39392	#18 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 64% of students at Troy University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and 24% of students will graduate in......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 14.6% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,392
19	Huntingdon College	0.2134	69.49	1,040 – 1,220	23055	42147	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 10.6% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,147
20	Auburn University at Montgomery	0.1611	91.57	980 – 1,190	13945	38216	#20 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 96% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 25.9% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
21	Alabama State University	0.1535	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 21.1% 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
22	Stillman College	0.1234	62.25	800 – 930	15152	29790	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.1 17.0% 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
23	Spring Hill College	0.1079	76.57	930 – 1,340	22858	41358	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Alabama Spring Hill College Mobile, AL Found in Mobile, Spring Hill College’s acceptance rate is 77% 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 Selectivity Index 0.1 65.5% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,358
24	Talladega College	0.0324	85.42	850 – 1,090	1267	22613	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index 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 Selectivity Index 0.0 39.1% 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