For the 2025 school year, there are 41 community colleges serving 126,912 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 $7,206 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 College, Fortis College-Montgomery, and Fortis Institute-Birmingham.
The average community college acceptance rate in Alabama is 82% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 43%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 20:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(AL) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
6%
Black
27%
White
57%
Two or more races
4%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Top Ranked Alabama Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Fortis College-Montgomery
Private for-profit
3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3857
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-3857
| 425 students
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Private for-profit
100 London Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 940-7800
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 940-7800
| 539 students
801 Main St NW
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-8000
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-8000
| 8,169 students
138 Highway 35
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4418
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4418
| 3,581 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
| 5,204 students
351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 405-7000
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 405-7000
| 4,222 students
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
| 54 students
1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-6346
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-6346
| 2,464 students
2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 291-4900
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 291-4900
| 2,283 students
1900 U S Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-2100
Bay Minette, AL 36507
(251) 580-2100
| 9,213 students
Oceanside Uliga - PO Box 1258
Majuro, AL 96960
(692) 625-3394
Majuro, AL 96960
(692) 625-3394
| 1,735 students
600 Plaza Drive
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2623
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334) 347-2623
| 2,840 students
1001 George Wallace Dr
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 549-8200
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 549-8200
| 5,878 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
| 5,259 students
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 876-9227
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 876-9227
| 2,738 students
1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 420-4200
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334) 420-4200
| 2,772 students
3920 troy hwy
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 420-4200
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 420-4200
| 943 students
Herzing University-Birmingham
Private not-for-profit
280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800
| 1,049 students
Huntsville Bible College
Private not-for-profit
906 Oakwood Ave
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 469-7536
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 469-7536
| 122 students
5375 Ingram Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 285-5177
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 285-5177
| 1,553 students
3421 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 539-8161
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 539-8161
| 1,378 students
2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200
| 12,436 students
6250 U S Highway 31 N
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 306-2500
Tanner, AL 35671
(256) 306-2500
| 12,591 students
3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
| 4,531 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
| 2,687 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
| 5,472 students
Show 6 more community colleges in Alabama (out of 41 total colleges)
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Community Colleges in Alabama (Closed)
School
Location
Students
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
| 500 students
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
| 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 41 community colleges serving 126,912 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 $7,206 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 College, Fortis College-Montgomery, and Fortis Institute-Birmingham.
What is community college acceptance rate in Alabama?
The average community college acceptance rate in Alabama is 82% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Alabama?
Community colleges in Alabama have a diversity score of 0.60, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Alabama?
Community colleges in Alabama have approximately 43% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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