Most selective colleges in Alabama
25 colleges ranked by acceptance rate
These 25 most selective colleges in Alabama, ranked by acceptance rate, run from 31% at Tuskegee University to 100% at Heritage Christian University. 13 are public and 12 are private.
| # | College | Type | Acceptance | Avg SAT | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | Private | 31% | 1,121 | $32,977 |
| 2 | United States Sports University Daphne, AL | Private | 35% | — | — |
| 3 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | Public | 50% | 1,318 | $23,897 |
| 4 | Oakwood University Huntsville, AL | Private | 51% | — | $23,384 |
| 5 | Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham, AL | Private | 52% | 1,197 | $23,351 |
| 6 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | Public | 54% | — | $17,053 |
| 7 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | Private | 59% | 1,090 | $19,514 |
| 8 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | Public | 65% | 1,119 | $15,142 |
| 9 | Faulkner University Montgomery, AL | Private | 66% | 1,016 | $21,165 |
| 10 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | Public | 66% | 947 | $14,559 |
| 11 | Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | Private | 71% | 1,148 | $21,401 |
| 12 | University of Mobile Mobile, AL | Private | 73% | 1,220 | $19,603 |
| 13 | Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL | Private | 74% | — | $12,272 |
| 14 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | Public | 74% | 1,321 | $19,880 |
| 15 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Public | 76% | 1,287 | $22,150 |
| 16 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | Public | 76% | 1,055 | $14,850 |
| 17 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | Private | 82% | 1,203 | $30,795 |
| 18 | University of West Alabama Livingston, AL | Public | 87% | 1,015 | $13,832 |
| 19 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Public | 88% | 1,251 | $17,727 |
| 20 | Troy University Troy, AL | Public | 93% | 1,086 | $13,869 |
| 21 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | Public | 93% | 1,090 | $14,596 |
| 22 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | Public | 96% | 977 | $13,889 |
| 23 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | Public | 96% | — | $11,024 |
| 24 | Talladega College Talladega, AL | Private | 99% | — | $13,461 |
| 25 | Heritage Christian University Florence, AL | Private | 100% | — | — |
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