Universities in Alabama — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in Alabama. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Official Website: https://www.ua.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
Official Website: https://www.auburn.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Official Website: https://www.uab.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Official Website: https://www.southalabama.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Private Universities
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
Official Website: https://www.samford.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, Alabama
Official Website: https://www.bsc.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Spring Hill College
Mobile, Alabama
Official Website: https://www.shc.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in Alabama. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026