Alabama Colleges
26 colleges in Alabama report verified cost and acceptance-rate data. The average cost of attendance across these schools is $30,567 per year, with an average acceptance rate of 74%. The most affordable option is Marion Military Institute at $18,743 per year, while Samford University is the highest-cost school on this list at $57,456 per year. Use the table below to compare Alabama colleges side by side before you apply.
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| School | Location | Type | Cost of attendance | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Military Institute | Marion, AL | community | $18,743 | 97% |
| Heritage Christian University | Florence, AL | private | $20,909 | 90% |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | public | $21,353 | 92% |
| University of West Alabama | Livingston, AL | public | $22,758 | 43% |
| Troy University | Troy, AL | public | $23,165 | 96% |
| Alabama State University | Montgomery, AL | public | $23,586 | 98% |
| University of North Alabama | Florence, AL | public | $23,786 | 87% |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | public | $24,257 | 78% |
| Talladega College | Talladega, AL | private | $25,185 | 85% |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | public | $25,476 | 71% |
| Stillman College | Tuscaloosa, AL | private | $26,107 | 62% |
| Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL | public | $27,153 | 58% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | public | $27,392 | 69% |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo, AL | public | $27,398 | 54% |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | community | $27,750 | 93% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | public | $28,145 | 88% |
| United States Sports University | Daphne, AL | private | $32,606 | 61% |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | public | $33,382 | 77% |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | public | $34,919 | 46% |
| Faulkner University | Montgomery, AL | private | $37,626 | 73% |
| Spring Hill College | Mobile, AL | private | $39,936 | 77% |
| Oakwood University | Huntsville, AL | private | $40,176 | 45% |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery, AL | private | $40,908 | 69% |
| University of Mobile | Mobile, AL | private | $41,115 | 78% |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | private | $43,454 | 49% |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | private | $57,456 | 82% |