Most Selective Colleges in Alabama
Ranked by acceptance rate (22 colleges with at least 500 undergraduates). Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.
| # | College | Acceptance rate | Net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of West Alabama Livingston, AL · Public | 43% | $12,684 | $44,232 |
| 2 | Oakwood University Huntsville, AL · Private nonprofit | 45% | $25,669 | $42,488 |
| 3 | Auburn University Auburn, AL · Public | 46% | $24,323 | $65,337 |
| 4 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL · Private nonprofit | 49% | $35,013 | $49,641 |
| 5 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL · Public | 54% | $17,683 | $42,957 |
| 6 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL · Public | 58% | $17,621 | $40,628 |
| 7 | Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL · Private nonprofit | 62% | $15,258 | $35,421 |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL · Public | 69% | $18,796 | $61,767 |
| 9 | Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL · Private nonprofit | 69% | $22,566 | $49,601 |
| 10 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL · Public | 71% | $17,648 | $49,379 |
| 11 | Faulkner University Montgomery, AL · Private nonprofit | 73% | $22,085 | $43,457 |
| 12 | Spring Hill College Mobile, AL · Private nonprofit | 77% | $20,449 | $51,500 |
| 13 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL · Public | 77% | $22,420 | $59,221 |
| 14 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL · Public | 78% | $14,279 | $45,235 |
| 15 | University of Mobile Mobile, AL · Private nonprofit | 78% | $22,382 | $43,611 |
| 16 | Samford University Birmingham, AL · Private nonprofit | 82% | $32,622 | $58,469 |
| 17 | Talladega College Talladega, AL · Private nonprofit | 85% | $15,560 | $32,229 |
| 18 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL · Public | 87% | $12,170 | $45,415 |
| 19 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL · Public | 88% | $18,749 | $54,501 |
| 20 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL · Public | 92% | $13,224 | $44,391 |
| 21 | Troy University Troy, AL · Public | 96% | $16,527 | $42,062 |
| 22 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL · Public | 98% | $20,435 | $34,502 |