The Best Alabama Big Colleges

The Best Large Colleges in Alabama for 2025

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Alabama as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment over 15,000. Leading the list for 2025 is Auburn University. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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Auburn University
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Auburn University, AL

Auburn University

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 33,015enrollment
  • $24,524net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.97Avg GPA

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The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Alabama

  • 39,622enrollment
  • $21,761net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

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University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 21,160enrollment
  • $17,413net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1400SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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