Top Rated Alabama Private Colleges
These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Alabama. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the highest ranked private college in Alabama is Samford University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Samford University
- Private 4 Year
- Birmingham, AL
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- May 1 application deadline
Samford is a private Christian university known for undergraduate pharmacy, nursing, and business. The Georgian-style campus sits in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood.
- SAT Range 1070-1250
- Avg GPA 3.84
- Acceptance Rate 82%
- Net Price $34,926
Tuskegee University
- Private 4 Year
- Tuskegee, AL
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- Apr 15 application deadline
Tuskegee is a private university known for undergraduate engineering, nursing, and veterinary science. The rural campus is a historic HBCU in Alabama.
- SAT Range 995-1255
- Avg GPA 3.1
- Acceptance Rate 49%
- Net Price $24,344
Faulkner University
- Private 4 Year
- Montgomery, AL
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Faulkner is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies, ministry, and business. The Montgomery campus is affiliated with the Churches of Christ and keeps a residential college focus.
- SAT Range 886-1135
- Avg GPA 3.36
- Acceptance Rate 73%
- Net Price $19,920