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Colleges in Tuscaloosa, AL
4 colleges in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County · Data as of 10/15/2026
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Colleges in Tuscaloosa at a glance
- With a population of 111,038, Tuscaloosa has 4 colleges (0.36 per 10,000 people).
- Per person, that is about 2.3 times the Alabama average (0.16 per 10,000).
- It ranks 5th among 40 Alabama cities by number of colleges.
- The largest group is Community College (25%), ahead of Private College and Public University.
Colleges in Tuscaloosa
Largest enrollment first
- The University of AlabamaPublic University · 39,684 students · Net price $20,202Tuscaloosa, AL
- Shelton State Community CollegeHBCUCommunity College · 3,148 students · Net price $8,931Tuscaloosa, AL
- Stillman CollegeHBCUPrivate College · 706 students · Net price $14,781Tuscaloosa, AL
- University Academy of Hair DesignTrade and Career School · 38 students · Net price $10,155Tuscaloosa, AL
Frequently asked questions
- How many colleges are in Tuscaloosa, AL?
- There are 4 colleges in Tuscaloosa as of 10/15/2026, including 1 community college, 1 private college, 1 public university.