For the 2025-26 school year, there are 41 community colleges serving 126,691 students in Alabama (33 public colleges and 8 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Alabama is approximately $4,077 per year for in-state students and $7,002 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,954 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Fortis Institute-Birmingham, Fortis College, and Fortis College-Montgomery.
The average community college acceptance rate in Alabama is 74% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 44%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 19:1.
Top Ranked Alabama Community Colleges (2025-26)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Private for-profit
100 London Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 940-7800
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 940-7800
Enrollment: 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Minority enrollment: 98%
Fortis College
Private for-profit
7033 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 344-1203
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 344-1203
Enrollment: 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Private-state tuition: $12,871 Minority enrollment: 77%
Fortis College-Montgomery
Private for-profit
3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3857
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3857
Enrollment: 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Private-state tuition: $20,579 Minority enrollment: 94%
801 Main St NW
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-8000
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-8000
Enrollment: 8,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $4,260 Out-state tuition: $7,650 Minority enrollment: 23%
2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200
Enrollment: 12,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Acceptance rate: 23% In-state tuition: $4,320 Out-state tuition: $7,710 Minority enrollment: 37%
138 Highway 35
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4418
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4418
Enrollment: 3,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $4,260 Out-state tuition: $7,650 Minority enrollment: 29%
100 and Hwy 83
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1313
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1313
Enrollment: 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 In-state tuition: $4,320 Out-state tuition: $7,710 Minority enrollment: 72%
2800 South Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3156
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3156
Enrollment: 1,398 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $4,260 Out-state tuition: $7,650 Minority enrollment: 39%
1411 Indiana Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0511
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0511
Enrollment: 5,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $4,290 Out-state tuition: $7,680 Minority enrollment: 26%
351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 405-7000
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 405-7000
Enrollment: 4,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $2,880 Out-state tuition: $4,845 Minority enrollment: 74%
Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound
Private for-profit
2936 North McVay Drive
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 433-1600
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 433-1600
Enrollment: 54 students
1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-6346
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-6346
Enrollment: 2,464 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $3,491 Out-state tuition: $6,576 Minority enrollment: 31%
2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 291-4900
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 291-4900
Enrollment: 2,283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $4,320 Out-state tuition: $7,710 Minority enrollment: 61%
1900 U S Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-2100
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-2100
Enrollment: 9,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $4,200 Out-state tuition: $7,530 Minority enrollment: 36%
Oceanside Uliga - PO Box 1258
Majuro, AL 96960
(692) 625-3394
Majuro, AL 96960
(692) 625-3394
Enrollment: 1,735 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 88% In-state tuition: $4,905 Out-state tuition: $4,905
600 Plaza Drive
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2623
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2623
Enrollment: 2,840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,780 Out-state tuition: $6,888 Minority enrollment: 38%
1001 George Wallace Dr
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 549-8200
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 549-8200
Enrollment: 5,878 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $3,168 Out-state tuition: $5,880 Minority enrollment: 32%
1801 coleman road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 835-5400
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 835-5400
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-3521
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-3521
Enrollment: 5,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,960 Out-state tuition: $7,350 Minority enrollment: 43%
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 876-9227
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 876-9227
Enrollment: 2,738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $3,900 Out-state tuition: $7,230 Minority enrollment: 76%
1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 420-4200
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 420-4200
Enrollment: 2,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $3,336 Out-state tuition: $6,048 Minority enrollment: 82%
3920 troy hwy
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 420-4200
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 420-4200
Enrollment: 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Herzing University-Birmingham
Private not-for-profit
280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800
Enrollment: 1,049 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $14,200 Minority enrollment: 72%
Huntsville Bible College
Private not-for-profit
906 Oakwood Ave
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 469-7536
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 469-7536
Enrollment: 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Private-state tuition: $3,720 Minority enrollment: 96%
5375 Ingram Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 285-5177
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 285-5177
Enrollment: 1,553 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $4,752 Out-state tuition: $4,752 Minority enrollment: 59%
3421 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 539-8161
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 539-8161
Enrollment: 1,378 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $3,384 Out-state tuition: $6,096 Minority enrollment: 77%
220 Alco Dr
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4832
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4832
Enrollment: 1,086 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $3,968 Out-state tuition: $7,358 Minority enrollment: 39%
6250 U S Highway 31 N
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 306-2500
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 306-2500
Enrollment: 12,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,260 Out-state tuition: $7,650 Minority enrollment: 35%
3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
Enrollment: 4,531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 30% In-state tuition: $4,290 Out-state tuition: $7,710 Minority enrollment: 90%
1000 Dannelly Blvd.
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
Enrollment: 2,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,230 Out-state tuition: $7,620 Minority enrollment: 39%
P.O. Drawer 1418
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
Enrollment: 1,731 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $144 Out-state tuition: $259
1101 Washington St
Marion, AL 36756
(800) 664-1842
Marion, AL 36756
(800) 664-1842
Enrollment: 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Acceptance rate: 45% In-state tuition: $8,778 Out-state tuition: $14,778 Minority enrollment: 41%
800 George Wallace Blvd
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 331-5200
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 331-5200
Enrollment: 5,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $4,231 Out-state tuition: $7,621 Minority enrollment: 28%
Palau Community College
Public
9th Madalaii Hamlet
Koror, AL 96940
(680) 488-2470
Koror, AL 96940
(680) 488-2470
Enrollment: 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 In-state tuition: $3,250 Out-state tuition: $3,610
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Community Colleges in Alabama (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
6270 Park South Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-5700
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-5700
Enrollment: 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 77% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 57%
ITT Technical Institute-Madison (Madison - 35758) (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
9238 Madison Blvd, Ste 500
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 542-2900
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 542-2900
Enrollment: 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 73% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 42%
ITT Technical Institute-Mobile (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
3100 Cottage Hill Rd Bldg 3
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 472-4760
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 472-4760
Enrollment: 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Acceptance rate: 84% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 56%
7735 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-1670
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-1670
Enrollment: 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 In-state tuition: $9,685 Out-state tuition: $9,685 Minority enrollment: 29%
Overview
This State (AL)
Total Faculty
158 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,683 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
# Full-Time Students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
1,814 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
2%
% Hispanic
6%
% Black
26%
% White
56%
% Hawaiian
2%
% Two or more races
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,002
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,954
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Total Avg.
1,075
SAT Reading
530
SAT Math
545
SAT Writing (Year 2008)
515
ACT Total Avg.
66
ACT Composite
23
ACT English
21
ACT Math
22
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Alabama?
There are 41 community colleges serving 126,691 students in Alabama.
How much do community colleges cost in Alabama?
The average tuition for community colleges in Alabama is approximately $4,077 per year for in-state students and $7,002 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,954.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Alabama?
The top-ranked community colleges in Alabama include Fortis Institute-Birmingham, Fortis College, and Fortis College-Montgomery.
What is community college acceptance rate in Alabama?
The average community college acceptance rate in Alabama is 74% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Alabama?
Community colleges in Alabama have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Alabama?
Community colleges in Alabama have approximately 44% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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