Colleges by state
Colleges and Universities in Alabama
58 degree-granting colleges and universities in Alabama that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges58
- Public3820 private
- Four-year3325 two-year
- Online programs48Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Alabama: Business Administration (44), Computer Science (42), Nursing (40), Early Childhood Education (33), Accounting (28), Criminal Justice (28).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | Normal | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine | Dothan | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Alabama State University | Montgomery | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Amridge University | Montgomery | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Athens State University | Athens | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Auburn University | Auburn | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | Montgomery | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Bevill State Community College | Jasper | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Bishop State Community College | Mobile | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Central Alabama Community College | Alexander City | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City | Public | Two-year | No |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Enterprise State Community College | Enterprise | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Faulkner University | Montgomery | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Fortis Institute-Birmingham | Birmingham | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | Dothan | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Hanceville | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | Selma | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Montgomery | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Heritage Christian University | Florence | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | Birmingham | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Huntsville Bible College | Huntsville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | Huntsville | Public | Two-year | No |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | Tanner | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Lawson State Community College | Birmingham | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | Andalusia | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Marion Military Institute | Marion | Public | Two-year | No |
| Miles College | Fairfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | Rainsville | Public | Two-year | No |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Oakwood University | Huntsville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Reid State Technical College | Evergreen | Public | Two-year | No |
| Remington College-Mobile Campus | Mobile | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| Samford University | Birmingham | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Snead State Community College | Boaz | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| South University-Montgomery | Montgomery | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Southern Union State Community College | Wadley | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Spring Hill College | Mobile | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Stillman College | Tuscaloosa | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Talladega College | Talladega | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Troy University | Troy | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| United States Sports University | Daphne | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Alabama System Office | Tuscaloosa | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Mobile | Mobile | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of North Alabama | Florence | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of West Alabama | Livingston | Public | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Alabama: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Alabama?
Alabama has 58 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Alabama?
38 public, 17 private nonprofit and 3 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Alabama?
25 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Bevill State Community College, Bishop State Community College, Central Alabama Community College, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, and Enterprise State Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Alabama?
33 four-year colleges and universities, and 31 schools in Alabama offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Alabama offer online programs?
48 colleges in Alabama reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Alabama have the most colleges?
Montgomery (7), Birmingham (6), Mobile (5), Huntsville (4), and Tuscaloosa (4).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Alabama?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Alabama are Business Administration (44 schools), Computer Science (42 schools), Nursing (40 schools), Early Childhood Education (33 schools), Accounting (28 schools), and Criminal Justice (28 schools).
How do I find a college in Alabama that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Alabama and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Alabama colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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