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Alabama Schools

There are 81 colleges and universities in Alabama for you to consider. Located in the city of Troy, Troy University is the largest school in Alabama. It had 29,328 students in 2010. And the second largest school in Alabama is The University of Alabama, which is located in Tuscaloosa, and had 28,699 students.

Popular Courses of Study in Alabama

Along with choosing a college from among Alabama's 81 schools, you will also have to choose a course of study from one of the 2,796 certificate and degree programs offered at these schools. The most popular subjects for undergraduate students in Alabama are business, nursing or education. Of the 228,726 students that graduated from Alabama state schools in 2010, 21% studied business, 9% studied nursing and 9% studied education. The remaining 61% of Alabama graduates studied subjects such as drafting, fire science or language.

Student Demographics in Alabama

Choosing to pursue your higher education in an Alabama school will put you in the company of the 314,296 students studying in Alabama institutions. Approximately 93% of these students are enrolled in undergraduate programs, while 7% are enrolled in graduate programs. Of those enrolled in undergraduate programs in Alabama, 47% are full-time students, while 53% are part-time students.

Alabama has a relatively diverse student population, with 34% of undergraduate students identifying themselves to be from a racial or ethnic minority background, according to 2009 data. The male to female ratio amongst undergraduates at Alabama colleges and universities is 7 to 10. And approximately 29% of undergraduate students are 24 years of age or younger.

Faculty Demographics in Alabama

Just as the student population at Alabama schools is relatively diverse, the faculty at Alabama schools is also relatively diverse. Of the 55,596 faculty members employed by Alabama colleges and universities in 2009, approximately 29% identified themselves as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority. Around 51% of the Alabama's faculty population consisted of female faculty.

Cost of Education in Alabama

In Alabama state, the average cost of an undergraduate education was $7,560 per year for the 2009 school year. This number factors in tuition, living expenses and financial aid. The average undergraduate education cost in Alabama is less than the national average. But this number can be misleading. If you attend Birmingham Southern College, the state’s most expensive school, an undergraduate education will cost you in the ball park of $26,746 per year. But if you instead enroll at J F Ingram State Technical College, Alabama's least expensive school, your will only have to pay around $2,136 per year.

Student Completion, Graduation and Retention Rates

The average number of students who graduate from degree and certificate programs in Alabama every year is 228,726. In 2009, approximately 1 out of 3 students who started college in Alabama graduated. And out of every 10 students who started their first year of an undergraduate degree 7 actually returned to study their second year. This means that if you enroll in a Alabama school for your undergraduate degree, there is a 66% likelihood that you will return to school for year two of your education and 32% likelihood that you will graduate after 4-6 years.

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  1. 1Troy UniversityTroy University

    Address:
    University Avenue, Troy, Alabama 36082-0001

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  2. 2The University of AlabamaThe University of Alabama

    Address:
    739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0166

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  3. 3Auburn UniversityAuburn University

    Address:
    Auburn, Alabama, Auburn University, Alabama 36849

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  4. 4University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

    Address:
    Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0110

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  5. 5University of South AlabamaUniversity of South Alabama

    Address:
    307 N University Blvd, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  6. 6Columbia Southern UniversityColumbia Southern University

    Address:
    21982 University Lane, Orange Beach, Alabama 36561-9000

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree

  7. 7John C Calhoun State Community CollegeJohn C Calhoun State Community College

    Address:
    6250 U S Highway 31 N, Tanner, Alabama 35671

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  8. 8Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville State University

    Address:
    700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, Alabama 36265

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  9. 9Jefferson State Community CollegeJefferson State Community College

    Address:
    2601 Carson Rd, Birmingham, Alabama 35215-3098

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  10. 10University of Alabama in HuntsvilleUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville

    Address:
    301 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, Alabama 35899

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  11. 11University of North AlabamaUniversity of North Alabama

    Address:
    One Harrison Plaza, Florence, Alabama 35632-0001

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  12. 12Virginia College-Birmingham

    Address:
    488 Palisades Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35209

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    2-4 years certificate
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  13. 13Gadsden State Community CollegeGadsden State Community College

    Address:
    1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, Alabama 35903

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  14. 14George C Wallace State Community College-HancevilleGeorge C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

    Address:
    801 Main St NW, Hanceville, Alabama 35077-2000

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  15. 15Shelton State Community CollegeShelton State Community College

    Address:
    9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405-8522

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  16. 16Auburn University at MontgomeryAuburn University at Montgomery

    Address:
    7440 East Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-3596

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  17. 17Alabama State UniversityAlabama State University

    Address:
    915 S Jackson Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36101-0271

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  18. 18Alabama A & M UniversityAlabama A & M University

    Address:
    4900 Meridian St, Normal, Alabama 35762

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  19. 19University of West AlabamaUniversity of West Alabama

    Address:
    Station One, Livingston, Alabama 35470

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  20. 20Southern Union State Community CollegeSouthern Union State Community College

    Address:
    750 Roberts St, Wadley, Alabama 36276

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  21. 21Samford UniversitySamford University

    Address:
    800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229-2240

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  22. 22George C Wallace Community College-DothanGeorge C Wallace Community College-Dothan

    Address:
    1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, Alabama 36303-9234

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  23. 23Bevill State Community CollegeBevill State Community College

    Address:
    1411 Indiana Avenue, Jasper, Alabama 35501

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  24. 24Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle ShoalsNorthwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals

    Address:
    800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  25. 25James H Faulkner State Community CollegeJames H Faulkner State Community College

    Address:
    1900 US Hwy 31 S, Bay Minette, Alabama 36507-2698

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  26. 26Lawson State Community College-Birmingham CampusLawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus

    Address:
    3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221-1717

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  27. 27Bishop State Community College

    Address:
    351 North Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36603-5898

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  28. 28Athens State UniversityAthens State University

    Address:
    300 N Beaty St, Athens, Alabama 35611

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  29. 29Northeast Alabama Community College

    Address:
    138 Highway 35, Rainsville, Alabama 35986

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    2-4 years certificate

  30. 30Northeast Alabama Community CollegeNortheast Alabama Community College

    Address:
    138 Highway 35, Rainsville, Alabama 35986

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    2-4 years certificate

  31. 31Faulkner UniversityFaulkner University

    Address:
    5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama 36109-3378

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  32. 32University of MontevalloUniversity of Montevallo

    Address:
    Station 6001, Montevallo, Alabama 35115-6000

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  33. 33Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee University

    Address:
    Kresge Center, 3rd Floor, Tuskegee, Alabama 36088-1920

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  34. 34Enterprise State Community CollegeEnterprise State Community College

    Address:
    600 Plaza Drive, Enterprise, Alabama 36330-1300

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  35. 35Snead State Community CollegeSnead State Community College

    Address:
    220 North Walnut Street, Boaz, Alabama 35957-0734

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  36. 36Central Alabama Community CollegeCentral Alabama Community College

    Address:
    1675 Cherokee Rd, Alexander City, Alabama 35010

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  37. 37George C Wallace State Community College-SelmaGeorge C Wallace State Community College-Selma

    Address:
    3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway, Selma, Alabama 36703-2808

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  38. 38Oakwood University

    Address:
    7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35896

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree

  39. 39Chattahoochee Valley Community CollegeChattahoochee Valley Community College

    Address:
    2602 College Drive, Phenix City, Alabama 36869

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  40. 40Miles CollegeMiles College

    Address:
    5500 Myron Massey Blvd, Fairfield, Alabama 35064-2621

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  41. 41Lurleen B Wallace Community CollegeLurleen B Wallace Community College

    Address:
    1000 Dannelly Blvd., Andalusia, Alabama 36420-1418

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  42. 42H Councill Trenholm State Technical CollegeH Councill Trenholm State Technical College

    Address:
    1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama 36108-3199

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  43. 43University of MobileUniversity of Mobile

    Address:
    5735 College Parkway Drive, Mobile, Alabama 36613-2842

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  44. 44Birmingham Southern CollegeBirmingham Southern College

    Address:
    900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35254

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  45. 45Spring Hill CollegeSpring Hill College

    Address:
    4000 Dauphin St, Mobile, Alabama 36608-1791

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree
    Post-master's certificate

  46. 46Jefferson Davis Community CollegeJefferson Davis Community College

    Address:
    220 Alco Dr, Brewton, Alabama 36426

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  47. 47Alabama Southern Community CollegeAlabama Southern Community College

    Address:
    2800 South Alabama Avenue, Monroeville, Alabama 36460

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  48. 48J F Drake State Technical CollegeJ F Drake State Technical College

    Address:
    3421 Meridian St N, Huntsville, Alabama 35811

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  49. 49Huntingdon CollegeHuntingdon College

    Address:
    1500 East Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36106-2148

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  50. 50Stillman CollegeStillman College

    Address:
    3601 Stillman Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  51. 51Virginia College-Montgomery

    Address:
    6200 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-2800

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  52. 52Virginia College-Huntsville

    Address:
    2800 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, Alabama 35805-9945

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  53. 53Reid State Technical CollegeReid State Technical College

    Address:
    I65 and Hwy 83, Evergreen, Alabama 36401

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  54. 54Amridge UniversityAmridge University

    Address:
    1200 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36117-3553

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  55. 55Virginia College-Mobile

    Address:
    3725 Airport Blvd, Suite 165, Mobile, Alabama 36608

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  56. 56Talladega CollegeTalladega College

    Address:
    627 W Battle St, Talladega, Alabama 35160

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  57. 57United States Sports AcademyUnited States Sports Academy

    Address:
    One Academy Dr, Daphne, Alabama 36526-7055

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  58. 58Concordia College-SelmaConcordia College-Selma

    Address:
    1804 Green St, Selma, Alabama 36701

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  59. 59Remington College-Mobile Campus

    Address:
    828 Downtowner Loop W, Mobile, Alabama 36609

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  60. 60J F Ingram State Technical CollegeJ F Ingram State Technical College

    Address:
    5375 Ingram Rd, Deatsville, Alabama 36022

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  61. 61Fortis CollegeFortis College

    Address:
    3736 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama 36109

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  62. 62Herzing UniversityHerzing University

    Address:
    280 West Valley Ave, Birmingham, Alabama 35209

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  63. 63Judson CollegeJudson College

    Address:
    302 Bibb St, Marion, Alabama 36756

    Awards Offered:
    Bachelor's degree

  64. 64Fortis College School of CosmetologyFortis College School of Cosmetology

    Address:
    300-F Azalea Rd, Mobile, Alabama 36609

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate

  65. 65Blue Cliff Career CollegeBlue Cliff Career College

    Address:
    2970 Cottage Hill Rd., Suite 175, Mobile, Alabama 36606

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate

  66. 66Southeastern Bible CollegeSoutheastern Bible College

    Address:
    2545 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35224-2083

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  67. 67Fortis CollegeFortis College

    Address:
    3590 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mobile, Alabama 36609

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  68. 68Tri-State Institute

    Address:
    100 London Pkwy Ste 150, Birmingham, Alabama 35211

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    2-4 years certificate

  69. 69Fortis CollegeFortis College

    Address:
    914 North McKenzie St, Foley, Alabama 36535

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate

  70. 70Southeastern School of CosmetologySoutheastern School of Cosmetology

    Address:
    849 Dennison Ave. SW, Suite 101, Birmingham, Alabama 35211-3865

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate

  71. 71Xcell Academy-A Paul Mitchell Partner SchoolXcell Academy-A Paul Mitchell Partner School

    Address:
    1694 Montgomery Hwy Ste 124, Hoover, Alabama 35216

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate

  72. 72Heritage Christian UniversityHeritage Christian University

    Address:
    3625 Helton Dr, Florence, Alabama 35630-9977

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  73. 73Huntsville Bible CollegeHuntsville Bible College

    Address:
    904 Oakwood Ave, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-1632

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree

  74. 74Fortis CollegeFortis College

    Address:
    200 Vulcan Way, Dothan, Alabama 36303

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate

  75. 75Prince Institute of Professional Studies IncPrince Institute of Professional Studies Inc

    Address:
    7735 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama 36117

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree

  76. 76Cardiac and Vascular Institute of UltrasoundCardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound

    Address:
    1729 Springhill Ave. - Suite #11, Mobile, Alabama 36604

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate
    2-4 years certificate

  77. 77Selma UniversitySelma University

    Address:
    1501 Lapsley St, Dinkins Hall, Selma, Alabama 36701

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree

  78. 78Alabama State College of Barber StylingAlabama State College of Barber Styling

    Address:
    753 Main Street, Gardendale, Alabama 35071

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate

  79. 79Community College of the Air ForceCommunity College of the Air Force

    Address:
    100 S Turner Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama 36114-0011

    Awards Offered:
    Associate's degree
    2-4 years certificate

  80. 80Paul Mitchell the School-HuntsvillePaul Mitchell the School-Huntsville

    Address:
    3810 Sullivan St Ste F, Madison, Alabama 35805

    Awards Offered:
    1-2 years certificate

  81. 81Strayer AlabamaStrayer Alabama

    Address:
    3570 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200, Birmingham, Alabama 35243

    Awards Offered:
    Less than 1 year certificate
    1-2 years certificate
    Associate's degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Master's degree

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