Breaking down every Alabama public university by acceptance rate

High school students in the state of Alabama have plenty of options when it comes to finding a perfect university to attend after graduation.

The state offers three public universities with enrollments of over 10,000 for those looking to escape small-town life. The state also offers plenty of smaller public and private universities for those seeking a quieter college experience.

Several universities also serve as regional hubs, including Jacksonville State University for east Alabama students, and Troy University for the Wiregrass region of the state, ensuring that every high school student has the option to earn a bachelor's degree close to home.

Which Alabama universities are the easiest to get into? Which are the hardest? U.S. News recently released updated numbers for each university in Alabama, including acceptance rates. Here is a ranking of every 13 public universities in Alabama, based on acceptance rates.

13. Alabama State University

• Location: Montgomery
• Acceptance rate: 98%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 3,521

12. Troy University

• Location: Troy
• Acceptance rate: 96%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 3,521

11. University of Alabama-Birmingham

• Location: Birmingham
• Acceptance rate: 88%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 11,959

10. Jacksonville State University

• Location: Jacksonville
• Acceptance rate: 78%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 8,663

9. University of Alabama

• Location: Tuscaloosa
• Acceptance rate: 77%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 34,389

8. University of South Alabama

• Location: Mobile
• Acceptance rate: 71%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 9,421

7. University of North Alabama

• Location: Florence
• Acceptance rate: 71%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 8,078

6. University of Alabama-Huntsville

• Location: Huntsville
• Acceptance rate: 69%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 6,800

5. Auburn University-Montgomery

• Location: Montgomery
• Acceptance rate: 62%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 3,326

4. Alabama A&M University

• Location: Huntsville
• Acceptance rate: 58%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 6,370

3. University of Montevallo

• Location: Montevallo
• Acceptance rate: 54%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 6,370

2. Auburn University

• Location: Auburn
• Acceptance rate: 46%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 27,907

1. University of West Alabama

• Location: Livingston
• Acceptance rate: 43%
• Undergraduate enrollment: 2,673

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