For those interested in studying in Alabama, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Alabama institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) Tuition: in-state: $9,200, out-of-state: $22,950 Total enrollment: 31,647 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 43.5% Average freshman retention rate: 85% 6-year graduation rate: 66% Classes with under 20 students: 45.3% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 22-29 |
| 2 | Auburn University (Auburn University, AL) Tuition: in-state: $9,446, out-of-state: $25,190 Total enrollment: 25,469 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 70.0% Average freshman retention rate: 87% 6-year graduation rate: 66% Classes with under 20 students: 25.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 24-30 |
| 3 | University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham, AL) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: 17,575 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 72.2% Average freshman retention rate: 80% 6-year graduation rate: 45% Classes with under 20 students: 38.8% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 21-27 |
| 4 | University of Alabama in Huntsville (Huntsville, AL) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: 7,629 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 63.7% Average freshman retention rate: 77% 6-year graduation rate: 45% Classes with under 20 students: 39.0% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 22-29 |
| 5 | University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL) Tuition: N/A Total enrollment: 14,769 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 87.3% Average freshman retention rate: 66% 6-year graduation rate: 39% Classes with under 20 students: 41.2% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 19-25 |
