Many students and parents select their source of continued education because of a family tradition, or a sport fandom, or location. Others may use the U.S. News Annual Report which compares educational statistics to the price of tuition. Using this data we have listed the top five public universities in Alabama and their average price for tuition.

 U.S. NEWS' 2024 ranking of the TOP PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE NATION

U.S News TOP 5 IN ALABAMA:

Auburn University Ranks #43 in the nation.

Auburn, Alabama, has been ranked one of the best places to live, and life at Auburn University can be similarly enjoyable for students. The annual enrollment is over 25,000.

Tuition and Fees

$33,944(out-of-state)

$12,536(in-state)

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Ranks #76 in the nation.

Founded in 1969, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution. it has a strong focus on medical and science. The annual enrollment is over 13,000.

Tuition and Fees

$26,520(out-of-state)

$11,040(in-state)

The University of Alabama Ranks #91 in the nation.

As the flagship campus of The University of Alabama system, the Tuscaloosa campus is often referred to as "The Capstone."  The annual enrollment is over 32,000.

Tuition and Fees

$33,200(out-of-state)

$11,900(in-state)

University of Alabama at Huntsville Ranks #123 in the nation.

Students at University of Alabama at Huntsville can choose from more than 60 academic majors.

The annual enrollment is over 7,100

Tuition and Fees

$24,770(out-of-state)

$11,878(in-state)

University of South Alabama Ranks #205 in the nation.

The University of South Alabama is located in the city of Mobile, on the upper Gulf Coast.

The annual enrollment is over 8,400.

Tuition and Fees

$22,640(out-of-state)

$11,420(in-state)

You can view the entire national U.S. News and World Report for public colleges HERE.