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Alabama Colleges

Alabama Teaching Colleges

28 Colleges
$57,084 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$28,463 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly teaching graduations, Alabama is ranked #24 in the country with 5,059 degrees handed out in 2021. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Alabama is $14,271 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $20,169 a year.

An estimated 60% of college students in Alabama take out loans, with the average loan amount being $7,116 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$10,990 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of West Alabama is 5,734, of which 2,248 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,775 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 69% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,109 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of West Alabama is $37,106.

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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$12,536 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

There are 24,505 undergraduates at Auburn, of which 22,458 are full-time, and there are 30,737 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at Auburn is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Approximately 30% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,579 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Auburn is $54,629.

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#3

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$8,832 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,563 students at UAB in total, 13,878 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,402 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 49% of students at UAB take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,382 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UAB is $46,572.

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#4

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,676 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,050 undergraduates at USA, of which 7,611 are full-time, and there are 14,224 students altogether. It takes the average USA undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 56% of students at USA take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $11,177 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,307 during the early-career years.

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#5

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,900 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The University of Alabama is 37,840, of which 31,670 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,750 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,694 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,233 during the early-career years.

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#6

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$12,426 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,238 students at Jacksonville State University in total, 7,747 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,031 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 58% of students at Jacksonville State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,160 a year.

Students who graduate from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,158 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#7

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,792 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,712 undergraduates at TROY, of which 8,208 are full-time, and there are 16,497 students altogether. For undergraduates at TROY, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

85% of TROY students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,622 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,392 during the early-career years.

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#8

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,990 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,086 students at UNA in total, 5,946 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,708 are full-time. For undergraduates at UNA, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,302 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNA is $38,295.

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#9

Athens State University

Athens, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,840 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Athens State University is 2,867, of which 2,688 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,202 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Students who graduate from Athens State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,266 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#10

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$9,436 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,212 students at AUM in total, 4,375 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,374 are full-time. It takes the average AUM undergraduate about 4.9 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,505 a year.

Students who graduate from AUM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,216 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#11

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,144 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,576 undergraduates at Samford, of which 3,501 are full-time, and there are 5,729 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Samford. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Roughly 33% of students at Samford take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,815 a year.

Students who graduate from Samford with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,466 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#12

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$13,710 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,228 undergraduates at Montevallo, of which 1,998 are full-time, and there are 2,600 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 53% of students at Montevallo take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,512 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,406 during the early-career years.

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#13

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,248 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
83% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Alabama State University is 4,072, of which 3,614 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,289 are full-time. It takes the average Alabama State undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 83% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,319 a year.

Students who graduate from Alabama State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,453 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#14

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$11,878 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,027 undergraduates at UAH, of which 6,730 are full-time, and there are 9,999 students altogether. For undergraduates at UAH, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

40% of UAH students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,054 a year.

Students who graduate from UAH with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $55,610 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#15

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,120 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Mobile is 2,016, of which 1,750 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,106 are full-time. For undergraduates at University of Mobile, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

64% of University of Mobile students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,353 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of Mobile is $37,411.

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#16

Faulkner University

Montgomery, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$23,920 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,098 undergraduates at Faulkner, of which 1,361 are full-time, and there are 2,961 students altogether. It takes the average Faulkner undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

72% of Faulkner students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,307 a year.

Students who graduate from Faulkner with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,313 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
Public Public vs. Private
$10,024 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,093 undergraduates at AAMU, of which 4,663 are full-time, and there are 5,977 students altogether. It takes the average AAMU undergraduate about 4.9 years to complete their degree.

51% of AAMU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,150 a year.

Students who graduate from AAMU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,851 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#18

Spring Hill College

Mobile, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$23,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,061 undergraduates at Spring Hill, of which 1,034 are full-time, and there are 1,191 students altogether. It takes the average Spring Hill undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,429 a year.

Students who graduate from Spring Hill with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,358 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#19

Stillman College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,392 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

There are 712 students at Stillman College in total, 650 are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Stillman College is 4.4 years.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,158 a year.

Students who graduate from Stillman College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,790 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#20

United States Sports Academy

Daphne, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,900 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at United States Sports Academy is 338, of which 137 students are undergraduates and of those, 31 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,521 during the early-career years.

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#21

Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,126 full-time undergraduates at BSC, and 1,129 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at BSC is 4.1 years.

Roughly 86% of students at BSC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,274 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BSC is $45,229.

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#22

Huntingdon College

Montgomery, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,650 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
81% Freshmen Loans

There are 920 students at Huntingdon College in total, 789 are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Huntingdon College is 4.2 years.

Roughly 81% of students at Huntingdon College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,546 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,147 during the early-career years.

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#24

Miles College

Fairfield, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,714 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,354 full-time undergraduates at Miles College, and 1,440 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,629 a year.

Students who graduate from Miles College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,822 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

Oakwood University

Huntsville, Alabama
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,838 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Oakwood University is 1,374, of which 1,339 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,240 are full-time. It takes the average Oakwood undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 54% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,452 a year.

Students who graduate from Oakwood with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,969 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Alabama Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Talladega College 1
26 Tuskegee University 1
28 Huntsville Bible College 0

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