Colleges in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Tuscaloosa County is a county in Alabama. According to Census data, the population is 155,499 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. In addition, there are 4 colleges located within 30 miles from Tuscaloosa County.
By school type, there are three public and two private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is $9,366 for Alabama residents and $16,824 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 69.45% and the average SAT score is 1,270. A total of 46,216 students enrolled in schools in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, of which 8,069 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama ordered by distance from Tuscaloosa County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Tuscaloosa County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama System Office Tuscaloosa, AL Public, 4 years four-years | 1.93 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Public, 4 years four-years | 1.94 miles | $34,172 | 40,846 | 73% | 19 to 1 | $33,972 | 76.7% | 1,270 |
| University Academy of Hair Design Tuscaloosa, AL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.58 miles | $12,000 | 38 | 81% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Private, 4 years four-years | 4.16 miles | $12,126 | 731 | 25% | 13 to 1 | - | 62.3% | - |
| Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa, AL Public, 2-4 years valid | 8.16 miles | $8,997 | 4,601 | 30% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $16,824 | 46,216 | 52% | 15 to 1 | $33,972 | 69.5% | 1,270 |