2024 Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Alabama

• Dothan, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  339 reviews

Junior: I started at Wallace when I was sixteen through dual enrollment. This was an amazing opportunity to receive cost friendly credits and gain college experience. Every teacher I’ve had has taught me immeasurable knowledge! I’ve really enjoyed all that Wallace has offered me as a student.... Read 339 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $1,274

• SAT range —

• Troy, AL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  1,953 reviews

Junior: It has been good! There are a lot of opportunities available for students. I attend one of the extended campuses and there is not a lot offered there. However, the main campus does a great job at keeping their extended campuses informed with events at the main campus. In addition, I remind myself of the convenience of not having to commute, it still provides a way for me to get the education I want which I am thankful for. It has allowed me to continue working full-time and being a full-time student. Plus, the small campus has its perks of frequently seeing familiar faces. Overall, I am thankful for the education that Troy University has given me and continues to give me.... Read 1,953 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 95%

• Net price $12,486

• SAT range 920-1150

• Gadsden, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  388 reviews

Other: I loved getting to take dual enrollment classes through Gadsden State! It gave me my college and high school credit. I am really close to getting my Associates degree because of it. They have been really helpful and great. The deadlines are all reasonable and they get my grades back quick! I get to check out a computer every semester for FREE so that I can do my work at home and school. Overall Gadsden State has been very helpful and I definitely recommend!... Read 388 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $4,890

• SAT range —

• Andalusia, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  195 reviews

Freshman: LBW is a fantastic school to be at! The teachers are helpful and kind! The counselers are some of the best I've had! Some things that could be changed is the campus hours, It is a community college but if you work its hard to get into the library when it closes at 5:00pm.... Read 195 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,037

• SAT range —

• Rainsville, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  187 reviews

Other: I got involved with Northeast through its dual enrollment program offered to my high school. I started taking online classes with the college beginning of my sophomore year and have since then been able to acquire numerous college credits. As a senior, I have the opportunity to graduate with my associate degree from northeast due to their service to our local schools. Northeast has a variety of great teachers and staff that value the students learning and truly help them achieve the best. I am proud to be a student at Northeast Alabama Community College.... Read 187 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $3,109

• SAT range —

• Boaz, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  155 reviews

Freshman: Many opportunities for scholarships! Snead is a great way to ease into college life and get credits to transfer somewhere else later. Most classes are not very rigorous. I would definitely recommend Snead as a solid option, especially if you don't feel ready for "real" college or need somewhere cost-effective.... Read 155 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,877

• SAT range —

• Selma, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  127 reviews

Niche User: I go here for dual enrollment it is a great opportunity for high-school students like myself to get ahead and know or get a feel of actual college and they are actual college classes with real professors that and also you take the classes with some times actual college students. This environment is nice and friendly and it has been wonderful experience so far.... Read 127 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $2,247

• SAT range —

• Enterprise, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  152 reviews

Graduate Student: Teachers were great people. At the time I was there (2013-2015), there weren't many degrees to choose from, especially if you were an art major, but I hear they've since added more programs. They don’t have a cafeteria as of yet to my understanding, but they have vending machines. The people I had tried talking to back in the day about helping me figure out the transfer process were not the most helpful, but I'm sure that's changed since then. Also, back then, I had no idea what Student Services was and what they did, and, apparently, they would've been a great resource. Hopefully they've since spread the word about it a bit more. They have an art festival once a year in April that's pretty neat to go to. Once, my film-maker friends had arranged to even do the first ever local film festival during that event, and that also went pretty well. The school is certainly open to opportunities to improve.... Read 152 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $3,064

• SAT range —

• Muscle Shoals, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  182 reviews

Sophomore: I took 5 semesters at Northwest-Shoals Community College, and I had great experiences. The classes were structured appropriately, and the teachers were always available to help. There was clear standards and expectations from the teachers. The instructors also always gave a syllabus to start the semester course. I had a few instructors that were more difficult than others. There were lots of complaints from the professors about the online platform we utilized to take instruction, tests, and assignments. Some of the instruction was outdated and unhelpful. The staff in financial aid, admissions, career center, cashier's office, and advising were always very helpful and engaging. The bookstore staff were also helpful. The campus buildings were close together and able to walk from building to building easily. There could be more pedestrian walkways or paths, but overall it is safe. The library had great places to sit and study, but it would be nice to have more study rooms.... Read 182 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $3,493

• SAT range —

• Huntsville, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  173 reviews

Sophomore: Through out my years of studying at Drake I have really became close to my teachers. All of them are very understanding, and helpful. The school is being remodel at the time so things tend to get a little crazy. There have been some times I would worry about my grades, but it wasn’t a time that passed that my instructor wasn’t able to provide this information to me.... Read 173 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $5,746

• SAT range —

• Tanner, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  731 reviews

Junior: The campus has two main buildings but most people hang out at the spark building. This is due to how many options the building includes such as a library, tutoring area, cafe, bookstore, game area(foosball, table tennis, and pool), admissions, and advising. The campus is one of the safest I've been on with a personal security force. The security officers are actually welcomed and liked by students/staff as they walk by on patrol throughout the area. A phone number is even available to students/staff if they feel unsafe and need an escort to their ride. The campus is right next to busy roads and train tracks, so outside can be quite loud at times. Sometimes the noise can be heard in some of the buildings. This campus does not allow the advisors to sit down with a student (believed COVID precaution). Instead, right outside of the offices, the students will meet their advisors with a little fence between the two.... Read 731 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,459

• SAT range —

• Montgomery, AL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  772 reviews

Freshman: Great professors! I enjoyed the college environment in a dual enrollment setting. AUM and the Professor were easy to work with when needing assistance. Overall, it was a very good experience. I highly recommend Auburn University at Montgomery.... Read 772 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 97%

• Net price $14,322

• SAT range 950-1150

• Phenix City, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  160 reviews

Freshman: Great small school, hard to see them do better than they currently are. Fantastic tutoring department for helping students succeed. Small class sizes make it easier for students to communicate with the professors. My personal experience has been overall positive. I am a part of the music department which has been a great set of students and professors. I have enjoyed playing and preforming music. My experience with the math department has been positive so far. My math professor provided a helpful and engaging class plan that made it easy to learn what was needed to pass the class. The English Department has a great Professor in Heather Royse. she made the task of writing essays significantly easier that it usually is for me. The bulk of my time is in the tutoring department as they provide tools for completing work and Assistance where needed. it has been positive so far and i hope it will continue to be.... Read 160 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $3,596

• SAT range —

• Jasper, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  323 reviews

Alum: My experience was overall amazing. I was welcomed the very first day I started classes. If I ever needed help or guidance my advisor was always there and always guided me in the right direction. If I could change anything about this college it would be the summer classes. Not all classes are welcomed and available and sometimes you don’t get a great variety of options to choice from through the summer. Overall glad to be an alumni from this college! Go bears!... Read 323 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,762

• SAT range —

• Hanceville, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  473 reviews

Alum: I really enjoyed my time at Wallace. I will say, it's not very fun if you don't get involved. Since it is a community college, there are not that many people who hang out on campus. Most of us just drive to class and drive home. However, there are lots of events on campus where you can meet people. The instructors are very nice and willing to help you in any way they can. All of my instructors I had remembered my name, which I thought was cool and was something I didn't expect. The tutoring lab is AMAZING. It's free and they will bend over backwards to help you. Overall, I feel like I am much more prepared to transfer to my university because of Wallace. I feel like I got a good, quality education that will form the basis for whatever I do from here on. If you're considering Wallace, go for it! They have TONS of scholarships, and I got my time at Wallace almost completely paid for. Two years of undergrad basically free! Just make sure you get involved!... Read 473 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,924

• SAT range —

• Tuscaloosa, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  404 reviews

Sophomore: I love attending Shelton state Community College. It is a very good school to get your basic classes before going off to a four year university. It has an arrangement of sports, such as men's and women's basketball, baseball, and cheerleading. Shelton State has two campuses one is called Martin campus which I attend and the other is called Fred campus. Shelton State offers degrees and certificates such as biology, nursing, forestry, cosmetology, theater, culinary arts, welding, and applied science. Shelton State has other classes and extracurricular activities one can take such as theater, band, art, aerobics, Spanish, and tai chai. Shelton State has a Chick-fil-A where one can eat. Offers arrangement of plays, hair shows, and band shows throughout the year and you can pay what you can for some of the theater plays. Shelton offers financial aid and scholarships such as the Phi theta kappa government organization. Shelton does not offer housing but one can stay in an apartment.... Read 404 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,662

• SAT range —

• Wadley, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  314 reviews

Freshman: “All of our dreams can only come true, if we try and pursue them.” That is a quote that I live by, and one that encouraged me to further my education. I am attending Southern Union, and I couldn’t have imagined anything better and more fulfilling. Some day, I’d like to transfer my credits and earn a bachelors degree from Auburn University!... Read 314 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,066

• SAT range —

• Birmingham, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  330 reviews

Alum: I went to Lawson State Community college for one year for cosmetology, and I enjoyed it. The school is very graceful and mercy toward their students. I know because I went here and was shown this grace while attending school when I was sick; they called and checked on me. I was pregnant and I missed quite a few days at first, but the school didn't let me fail. I also returned to school after I had my baby, and I was able to pick back up on the classes that I had to drop without penalty. I seen my son attend this school and they helped him in many ways un-imaginable. He took free classes that really helped him achieve his goals.... Read 330 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,342

• SAT range —

• Montevallo, AL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  761 reviews

Junior: I can honestly say I cannot imagine being this happy with any other university. I had high standards, as someone wanting to attend college here since the age of 14, but I was not disappointed in the slightest. The Elementary Education program creates such a close-knit and knowledgable group of students that I am so excited to see teach. As a pretty quiet person myself, there are people in my Elementary Ed classes I wouldn't even imagine speaking to or having anything in common with, but everyone is so extremely supportive and it truly feels like a big family. The professors in my department are very well-respected and knowledgable, while still clear that I can go to them with any personal issue I need advice on. The surrounding town is also amazing, there is so much to do while still keeping the small-town energy that draws a lot of students to campus. This University, especially the Elementary Education program, have exceeded my expectations in every way. I cannot recommend it more!... Read 761 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 90%

• Net price $17,207

• SAT range 970-1200

• Birmingham, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  542 reviews

Freshman: My experience at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, AL, has been exceptionally positive. The college exudes a welcoming atmosphere where dedicated professors nurture a culture of learning and growth. The variety of courses offered online allowed me to explore my interests and tailor my educational journey to my needs. Moreover, the supportive community at Jefferson State has been instrumental in my personal and academic development, making this institution a beacon of opportunity and a springboard for my future endeavors.... Read 542 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,675

• SAT range —

• Bay Minette, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  469 reviews

Sophomore: Overall, I did not have a bad experience at Coastal Alabama. The campus itself is pretty small but the school is also a community college in a very small town in Alabama. The good part about the school being kind of small is that you get pretty familiar with everyone. There are two sets of dorms and there are some dorm rules. Check in/ check out was never anyones favorite thing while staying in the dorms but it is doable. Campus police are also readily available to help students at all times throughout the day and night if needed. There are also plenty of resources to help register for classes and other things of that nature. There's also great teachers at Coastal Alabama Community college, as well as scholarships that can be applied for. Coastal also offers on campus jobs throughout the school year! One last thing is the cafeteria food. It actually pretty good!... Read 469 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,744

• SAT range —

• Alexander City, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  125 reviews

Freshman: My first semester was crazy! I had no idea where to start and how to access my work through multiple platforms. They have since changed everything and now only require 2 platforms. The teachers here are amazing, some move faster than others so if it gets to be to much on your 2nd or 3rd class I would transfer to another teacher. I absolutely love this school though and they have multiple locations to serve a greater area... Read 125 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,885

• SAT range —

• 4 Year (Online)

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  648 reviews

Freshman: Columbia southern university was a very convenient school for my busy schedule as working mom. it was extremely easy to apply to and I got accepted the same day I submitted all of my documents. The admissions consulars were extremely helpful and friendly! I loved the quick responses from everyone about the questions that I had about the college and classes. The financial lady that I was working with wasn't very helpful and she took a very long time to respond to me. when she did respond, she was pretty rude and didn't really answer my questions. I understand she had a lot of student's financial documents to work on so it wasn't a very big deal, but when you're trying to start college as soon as possible and get everything you need in line to be able to start classes that next week it would be helpful to get some quicker responses. All of the documentation needed was very easy to submit threw the student portal. All in all, I would recommend Columbia southern university. ,... Read 648 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $12,474

• SAT range —

• Mobile, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  246 reviews

Sophomore: I enjoyed the online classes. It gave me opportunities to explore events at the school I would have missed had I been in class. I have a work study which is great! Very understanding when I had something to do with PTK or a meeting I wanted to go to. TRIo has shown me more schools than I would have thought to go to and more attractions I know I wouldn’t have went to.... Read 246 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $3,698

• SAT range —

• Montgomery, AL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  82 reviews

Sophomore: I started Trenholm aroumd August 2016, I started with General education class, then I got accepted into the LPN nursing program which I started in January 2017-August of 2018. I enjoyed the experience, the only thing I disliked was the school did not have enough instructors. For one of my nursing class, I did not have an instructor for about 2 months, then we finally received an instructor. Other then that, most of my instructors taught well and were helpful throughout my school journey. I am currently a returning student at Trenholm for Summer semester of 2021 and currently enrolled in online/virtual classes.... Read 82 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $5,386

• SAT range —