Best Birmingham Public Four Year Colleges

3 public four year colleges near Birmingham, and 1 within city limits, enrolling 64,839 students across the metro.

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa ranks #416 nationally and leads the Birmingham area. University of Alabama at Birmingham enrolls the most students with 20,905 currently taking classes.

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The University of Alabama Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 5.0 | 7 reviews
  • May 1 application deadline

Alabama is a large public university known for undergraduate business and communications. Tuscaloosa is a classic college town built around the historic campus.

#1 Best Value in Alabama 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1170-1400
  • Avg GPA 3.76
  • Acceptance Rate 77%
  • Net Price $22,559
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Birmingham, AL
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jun 1 application deadline

UAB is a large public university known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and biomedical programs. The urban campus is anchored by a major academic medical center in Birmingham.

#2 Best Value Colleges in Alabama 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1210-1450
  • Avg GPA 3.82
  • Acceptance Rate 88%
  • Net Price $17,997
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University of Montevallo Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Montevallo, AL
  • 5.0 | 2 reviews
  • Aug 15 application deadline

Montevallo is a public liberal arts university known for undergraduate education, fine arts, and the performing arts. The historic campus sits in a small college town in central Alabama.

#5 Best Public Universities in Alabama 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 970-1200
  • Avg GPA 3.66
  • Acceptance Rate 54%
  • Net Price $17,890
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