For the 2023-24 school year, there are 37 community colleges serving 78,555 students in Alabama (32 public colleges and 5 private colleges).
For Alabama community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,439 per year for in-state students and $6,998 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,905 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Snead State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College and Fortis College.
Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 38% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(AL) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
4%
Black
24%
White
62%
Two or more races
2%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
5%
Top Ranked Alabama Community Colleges (2023-24)
College
Location
Students
1900 U S Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-2100
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-2100
| 6,653 students
Fortis College-Montgomery
Private for-profit
3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3857
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3857
| 284 students
280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800
| 615 students
2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200
| 8,526 students
138 Highway 35
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4418
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4418
| 2,981 students
Remington College-Mobile Campus
Private not-for-profit
828 Downtowner Loop W
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-8200
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-8200
| 248 students
South University, Montgomery
Private, non-profit
5355 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 395-8800
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 395-8800
| 349 students
750 Roberts St
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2211
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2211
| 3,950 students
2800 South Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3156
Monroeville, AL 36460
(251) 575-3156
| 1,398 students
1411 Indiana Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0511
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0511
| 3,204 students
351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 405-7000
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 405-7000
| 2,176 students
1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-6346
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-6346
| 1,546 students
2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 291-4900
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 291-4900
| 1,399 students
600 Plaza Drive
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2623
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2623
| 1,808 students
1001 George Wallace Dr
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 549-8200
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 549-8200
| 3,993 students
1801 coleman road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 835-5400
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 835-5400
| 0 students
1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-3521
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-3521
| 3,681 students
801 Main St NW
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-8000
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-8000
| 4,763 students
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 876-9227
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 876-9227
| 1,316 students
1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 420-4200
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 420-4200
| 1,526 students
3920 troy hwy
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 420-4200
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 420-4200
| 943 students
Huntsville Bible College
Private not-for-profit
906 Oakwood Ave
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 469-7536
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 469-7536
| 114 students
5375 Ingram Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 290-3242
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 290-3242
| 485 students
3421 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 539-8161
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 539-8161
| 825 students
6250 U S Highway 31 N
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 306-2500
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 306-2500
| 8,278 students
3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
| 2,823 students
1100 9th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6391
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6391
| 0 students
1000 Dannelly Blvd.
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
| 1,666 students
P.O. Drawer 1418
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
| 1,731 students
800 George Wallace Blvd
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 331-5200
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 331-5200
| 3,360 students
Show 2 more community colleges in Alabama (out of 37 total colleges)
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Community Colleges in Alabama (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
6270 Park South Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-5700
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-5700
| 500 students
ITT Technical Institute-Madison (Madison - 35758) (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
9238 Madison Blvd, Ste 500
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 542-2900
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 542-2900
| 345 students
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
| 733 students
7735 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-1670
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-1670
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Alabama?
There are 37 community colleges serving 78,555 students in Alabama.
How much do community colleges cost in Alabama?
For Alabama community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,439 per year for in-state students and $6,998 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,905 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Alabama?
The best top ranked community colleges in Alabama include Snead State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College and Fortis College.
What is community college diversity score in Alabama?
Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Alabama?
Alabama community college are approximately 38% minority students (majority Black).
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