Colleges in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa is a city in Alabama. According to Census data, the population is 155,499 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In addition, there are 4 colleges located within 30 miles from Tuscaloosa.
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 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is $9,253 for Alabama residents and $16,367 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 72.30% and the average SAT score is 1,260. A total of 43,598 students enrolled in schools in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, of which 7,358 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama ordered by distance from Tuscaloosa. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Tuscaloosa | 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 | $33,200 | 38,644 | 72% | 19 to 1 | $33,040 | 80.1% | 1,260 |
| University Academy of Hair Design Tuscaloosa, AL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.58 miles | $12,000 | 44 | - | 11 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Private, 4 years four-years | 4.16 miles | $11,392 | 744 | 24% | 15 to 1 | - | 64.5% | - |
| Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa, AL Public, 2-4 years valid | 8.16 miles | $8,877 | 4,166 | 22% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $16,367 | 43,598 | 39% | 16 to 1 | $33,040 | 72.3% | 1,260 |