Colleges in Alabama
5 Alabama colleges grouped by how selective they are. Tiers are broad bands, not admission odds.
4 Other public universities · 1 Private
Selective~30-50% acceptance
Moderately Selective~50-75% acceptance
Accessible75%+ acceptance
Alabama colleges by field
Schools in Alabama with a widely recognized strength in each field. Not exhaustive, see each field's page for colleges in every state.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Alabama colleges are in the MajorAtlas College Finder?+
5 colleges in Alabama are currently listed. It's a curated starting set, not every college in the state, so a school's absence doesn't mean anything about its quality.
Which Alabama colleges are the most accessible?+
Samford University, University of Alabama, and University of Alabama at Birmingham are in our Accessible tier, which usually admits the large majority of applicants who meet eligibility requirements. Still confirm that your intended major is offered and not capped.
Are these exact admission odds for Alabama colleges?+
No. Tiers are broad bands based on reported acceptance rates, which change every cycle and differ by major. For a specific school's current numbers, use its Common Data Set; our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" explains how.
Tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. Confirm details with each school.