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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Alabama

36 accredited institutions in Alabama offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

36

Colleges

16,002

Graduates/yr

28

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Alabama

PublicAssociate's

John C Calhoun State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Jefferson State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Coastal Alabama Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northeast Alabama Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Gadsden State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Snead State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Shelton State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Bevill State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lawson State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Troy University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Bishop State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northwest Shoals Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Jacksonville State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Enterprise State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Alabama at Birmingham

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Marion Military Institute

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Athens State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Central Alabama Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

H Councill Trenholm State Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Oakwood University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Alabama A & M University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Talladega College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Spring Hill College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Faulkner University

Net Price <$30K

Auburn University at Montgomery

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Stillman College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Mobile

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Tuskegee University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Auburn University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Samford University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Alabama

Alabama has 36 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 16,002 graduates annually. Of these, 28 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Alabama residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.