Alabama's Higher Education Scene: A Closer Look

Alabama is home to a diverse range of colleges and universities, including public and private institutions, as well as historically Black colleges and universities. The state boasts over 60 higher education institutions, with an average acceptance rate of about 71%.

Cost and Popular Degrees

• Average Cost of a College Degree: $20,889.04
• Popular Degrees:
• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Computer Science
• Counseling
• Nursing
• Median Alumni Salary (Top 10% of Schools): $50,472

Top-Ranked Institutions

University of Alabama at Birmingham

• Tuition Fee: $12,140
• Median Alumni Salary: $48,854
• Acceptance Rate: 88%
• Average SAT: 1281
• Average ACT: 27

Auburn University

• Tuition Fee: $13,318
• Median Alumni Salary: $50,578
• Acceptance Rate: 50%
• Average SAT and ACT Scores: Not Available

University of Alabama in Huntsville

• Tuition Fee: $12,458
• Median Alumni Salary: $59,815
• Acceptance Rate: 74%
• Average SAT: 1295
• Average ACT: 28

Notable Institutions

Alabama State University

• Tuition Fee: $11,248
• Median Alumni Salary: $29,446
• Acceptance Rate: 96%
• Average SAT: 945
• Average ACT: 18

University of North Alabama

• Tuition Fee: $12,470
• Median Alumni Salary: $40,636
• Acceptance Rate: 96%
• Average SAT and ACT Scores: Not Available

Auburn University at Montgomery

• Tuition Fee: $10,444
• Median Alumni Salary: $43,815
• Acceptance Rate: 93%
• Average SAT: 1056
• Average ACT: 21

Troy University

• Tuition Fee: $13,380
• Median Alumni Salary: $41,851
• Acceptance Rate: 93%
• Average SAT: 1043
• Average ACT: 21

University of South Alabama

• Tuition Fee: $12,060
• Median Alumni Salary: $46,120
• Acceptance Rate: 65%
• Average SAT: 1100
• Average ACT: 23

Jacksonville State University

• Tuition Fee: $13,224
• Median Alumni Salary: $42,602
• Acceptance Rate: 76%
• Average SAT: 1125
• Average ACT: 20

Marion Military Institute

• Tuition Fee: $7,302
• Median Alumni Salary: $27,114
• Acceptance Rate: 59%
• Average SAT: 1200
• Average ACT: 22

Huntingdon College

• Tuition Fee: $31,070
• Median Alumni Salary: $34,187
• Acceptance Rate: 71%
• Average SAT: 1025
• Average ACT: 22

Faulkner University

• Tuition Fee: $25,300
• Median Alumni Salary: $42,905
• Acceptance Rate: 66%
• Average SAT: 1098
• Average ACT: 20

Samford University

• Tuition Fee: $41,910
• Median Alumni Salary: $45,463
• Acceptance Rate: 82%
• Average SAT: 1195
• Average ACT: 26

Tuskegee University

• Tuition Fee: $37,786
• Median Alumni Salary: $46,117
• Acceptance Rate: 31%
• Average SAT: 1025
• Average ACT: 22

Spring Hill College

• Tuition Fee: $25,300
• Median Alumni Salary: Not Available
• Acceptance Rate: 59%
• Average SAT: 1015
• Average ACT: 19

United States Sports University

• Tuition Fee: $21,960
• Median Alumni Salary: $47,424
• Acceptance Rate: 35%
• Average SAT and ACT Scores: Not Available

Stillman College

• Tuition Fee: $23,600
• Median Alumni Salary: $27,887
• Acceptance Rate: 74%
• Average SAT and ACT Scores: Not Available

Oakwood University

• Tuition Fee: $17,384
• Median Alumni Salary: $29,366
• Acceptance Rate: 51%
• Average SAT and ACT Scores: Not Available

University of West Alabama

• Tuition Fee: $11,604
• Median Alumni Salary: $53,604
• Acceptance Rate: 87%
• Average SAT: 930
• Average ACT: 19

Alabama A&M University

• Tuition Fee: $10,566
• Median Alumni Salary: $35,983
• Acceptance Rate: 66%
• Average SAT: 935
• Average ACT: 18

University of Montevallo

• Tuition Fee: $28,018
• Median Alumni Salary: $32,438
• Acceptance Rate: 54%
• Average SAT: 1085
• Average ACT: 23

Miles College

• Tuition Fee: $14,064
• Median Alumni Salary and Acceptance Rate: Not Available
• Average SAT and ACT Scores: Not Available

University of Mobile

• Tuition Fee: $14,430
• Median Alumni Salary: $39,717
• Acceptance Rate: 73%
• Average SAT and ACT Scores: Not Available

Herzing University

• Tuition Fee: $12,750
• Median Alumni Salary: $50,047
• Acceptance Rate: 94%
• Average SAT and ACT Scores: Not Available