Alabama Colleges and Universities

There are over 100 accredited institution of higher learning, including 4-year private and public four-year colleges and universities, 2-year community colleges and career schools located in the state of Alabama. For being one of the smaller state in the nation, Alabama offers a comprehensive selection of higher education institutions and learning opportunities.

Alabama is also home to a few of the top ranked colleges in the nation. The University of Alabama, for example, was just ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 50 public universities in the United States. Other highly ranked public universities in Alabama include Auburn University, Troy University and Jacksonville State University. If you're interested in attending a private university, Alabama also offers some great options. The University of Mobile, Talladega College, Spring Hill College and Samford University are some of the best private education institution in Alabama - as well as the United States.

Below you'll find a comprehensive list of the 2- and 4-year colleges, universities and community colleges located in Alabama. Many of these insitutions also provide distance learning and online degree options out-of-state student and non-traditional students who for whatever reason are unable to attend campus.

4-year Public Colleges and Universities

2-year Community Colleges and Career Schools