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Most Selective Community Colleges in Alabama

The average community college acceptance rate in Alabama is approximately 74% per year (2025).
The most selective college in Alabama is currently Jefferson State Community College, with an acceptance rate of 23%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 23% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 74%

Most Selective Community Colleges in Alabama (2025)

College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200
Rank: #22.
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 25%
100 London Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 940-7800
Rank: #33.
Lawson State Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 30%
3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
Rank: #44.
Marion Military Institute
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Public
Acceptance Rate: 45%
1101 Washington St
Marion, AL 36756
(800) 664-1842
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-6346
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
9500 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 391-2211
Rank: #77.
Remington College-Mobile Campus
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 81%
4368 DOWNTOWNER LOOP S
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-8200
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Oceanside Uliga - PO Box 1258
Majuro, AL 96960
(692) 625-3394
Rank: #99.
Herzing University-Birmingham
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 94%
280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
P.O. Drawer 1418
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
1000 Dannelly Blvd.
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
600 Plaza Drive
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2623
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
6250 U S Highway 31 N
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 306-2500
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Bishop State Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 405-7000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alabama average community college acceptance rate?
The Alabama average community college acceptance rate is 74% for 2025.
What are the most selective community college in Alabama?
The most selective community college in Alabama include Jefferson State Community College, Fortis Institute-Birmingham and Lawson State Community College.

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