How Many Public Colleges Are in Alabama?
There are 42 Public colleges in Alabama. By school level, there are 18 four-year and 24 community colleges (2-4 years schools) that are Public.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Public
The average acceptance rate of the Public is 76.54% and the admission yield is 24%. The average SAT score is 1,117 and the average ACT score is 22.
A total of 253,137 students are attending one of the schools. With 15,983 faculties, the average students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
The 2024 average tuition & fees at Public is $7,559 for state residents and $14,375 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $10,239 for state residents and $21,404 for out-of-state students.
81.05% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,206 at Public.
The following table shows the Public. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University Public, four-years | Normal, AL | $18,634 ($10,024) | 6,007 | 68.40% | 26% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Public, four-years | Birmingham, AL | $21,864 ($8,832) | 21,639 | 86.68% | 64% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville Public, four-years | Huntsville, AL | $24,662 ($11,770) | 9,237 | 78.10% | 62% |
| Alabama State University Public, four-years | Montgomery, AL | $19,576 ($11,248) | 3,828 | 96.60% | 27% |
| The University of Alabama Public, four-years | Tuscaloosa, AL | $33,200 ($11,900) | 38,644 | 80.06% | 72% |
| Central Alabama Community College Public, 2-4 years | Alexander City, AL | $8,850 ($5,040) | 1,777 | - | 21% |
| Athens State University Public, four-years | Athens, AL | $17,370 ($9,840) | 2,894 | - | - |
| Auburn University at Montgomery Public, four-years | Montgomery, AL | $20,092 ($9,436) | 5,109 | 92.23% | 35% |
| Auburn University Public, four-years | Auburn, AL | $33,944 ($12,536) | 31,764 | 43.74% | 80% |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College Public, 2-4 years | Phenix City, AL | $8,850 ($5,040) | 1,641 | - | 25% |
| Enterprise State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Enterprise, AL | $8,850 ($5,040) | 2,010 | - | 28% |
| Coastal Alabama Community College Public, 2-4 years | Bay Minette, AL | $8,790 ($4,980) | 6,800 | - | 22% |
| Gadsden State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Gadsden, AL | $7,080 ($4,032) | 4,352 | - | 25% |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Public, 2-4 years | Dothan, AL | $8,730 ($4,920) | 3,832 | - | 29% |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Public, 2-4 years | Hanceville, AL | $8,790 ($4,980) | 5,965 | - | 45% |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Public, 2-4 years | Selma, AL | $8,490 ($4,680) | 1,860 | - | 36% |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Huntsville, AL | $8,940 ($5,130) | 976 | - | 12% |
| J F Ingram State Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Deatsville, AL | $6,084 ($4,680) | 768 | - | 9% |
| Jacksonville State University Public, four-years | Jacksonville, AL | $22,716 ($12,426) | 9,632 | 78.46% | 52% |
| Jefferson State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Birmingham, AL | $8,850 ($5,040) | 8,431 | - | 21% |
| John C Calhoun State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Tanner, AL | $8,870 ($5,060) | 8,163 | - | 36% |
| Lawson State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Birmingham, AL | $8,790 ($4,980) | 2,919 | - | 22% |
| University of West Alabama Public, four-years | Livingston, AL | $20,090 ($10,990) | 5,860 | 68.86% | 38% |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College Public, 2-4 years | Andalusia, AL | $8,790 ($4,980) | 1,929 | - | 33% |
| Marion Military Institute Public, 2-4 years | Marion, AL | $15,538 ($9,538) | 320 | 62.70% | 26% |
| University of Montevallo Public, four-years | Montevallo, AL | $26,730 ($13,710) | 2,586 | 59.84% | 54% |
| Northwest-Shoals Community College Public, 2-4 years | Muscle Shoals, AL | $8,881 ($5,071) | 4,032 | - | 26% |
| University of North Alabama Public, four-years | Florence, AL | $22,190 ($11,990) | 9,830 | 95.68% | 52% |
| Northeast Alabama Community College Public, 2-4 years | Rainsville, AL | $8,790 ($4,980) | 2,590 | - | 44% |
| Reid State Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Evergreen, AL | $10,700 ($6,100) | 434 | - | 44% |
| Bishop State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Mobile, AL | $9,090 ($5,280) | 2,968 | - | 22% |
| Shelton State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Tuscaloosa, AL | $8,877 ($5,067) | 4,166 | - | 22% |
| Snead State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Boaz, AL | $9,536 ($5,472) | 2,507 | - | 39% |
| University of South Alabama Public, four-years | Mobile, AL | $18,652 ($9,676) | 13,438 | 65.36% | 47% |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Montgomery, AL | $8,700 ($4,890) | 1,984 | - | 20% |
| Troy University Public, four-years | Troy, AL | $19,584 ($9,792) | 14,156 | 94.84% | 45% |
| Bevill State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Jasper, AL | $8,234 ($4,678) | 3,703 | - | 36% |
| Southern Union State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Wadley, AL | $8,790 ($4,980) | 4,386 | - | 24% |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus Public, four-years | Phenix City, AL | $19,584 ($9,792) | - | - | - |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus Public, four-years | Montgomery, AL | $19,584 ($9,792) | - | - | - |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus Public, four-years | Dothan, AL | $19,584 ($9,792) | - | - | - |
| Troy University-Online Public, four-years | Troy, AL | $9,792 ($9,312) | - | - | - |