2020 Guide to Colleges in Alabama

If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Alabama. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 31 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.

Best Colleges in Alabama

crest image Samford University

Located in Birmingham in what is generally considered a suburban setting, Samford is ranked #1 in the state of Alabama. Samford supports roughly 3,400 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Learn more about Samford University.

crest image Auburn University

Located in Auburn in what is generally considered a city setting, Auburn is ranked #2 in the state of Alabama. Auburn supports roughly 23,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Learn more about Auburn University.

crest image The University of Alabama

Located in Tuscaloosa in what is generally considered a city setting, UA is ranked #3 in the state of Alabama. UA supports roughly 35,600 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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crest image University of Alabama at Birmingham

Located in Birmingham in what is generally considered a city setting, UAB is ranked #4 in the state of Alabama. UAB supports roughly 13,300 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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crest image Birmingham Southern College

Located in Birmingham in what is generally considered a city setting, BSC is ranked #5 in the state of Alabama. BSC supports roughly 1,300 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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crest image University of Alabama in Huntsville

Located in Huntsville in what is generally considered a city setting, UAH is ranked #6 in the state of Alabama. UAH supports roughly 7,500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Learn more about University of Alabama in Huntsville.

crest image Spring Hill College

Located in Mobile in what is generally considered a city setting, Spring Hill is ranked #7 in the state of Alabama. Spring Hill supports roughly 1,400 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Learn more about Spring Hill College.

crest image University of South Alabama

Located in Mobile in what is generally considered a city setting, USA is ranked #8 in the state of Alabama. USA supports roughly 12,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Learn more about University of South Alabama.

crest image University of Montevallo

Located in Montevallo in what is generally considered a suburban setting, University of Montevallo is ranked #9 in the state of Alabama. University of Montevallo supports roughly 2,600 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Learn more about University of Montevallo.

crest image University of North Alabama

Located in Florence in what is generally considered a city setting, UNA is ranked #10 in the state of Alabama. UNA supports roughly 6,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Learn more about University of North Alabama.

See the full list of ranked colleges in Alabama.