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Tuscaloosa Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Tuscaloosa

There are at least 3 colleges in Tuscaloosa, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 28,351 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 24,741 full-time students, and a reported 5,721 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include The University of Alabama and Shelton State Community College.

Of Note For College Students

  • Tuscaloosa is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Tuscaloosa.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Shelton State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405-8522

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, administrative assistant, business, respiratory care tech, industrial electronics tech, electrician.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 5,754 students, 4,166 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Stillman College
3601 Stillman Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business administration, biology, elementary school teaching, history, English, health and physical education, music, art studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 804 students, 785 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,108 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-490. Math: 320-420.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

The University of Alabama
739 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0166

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, finance, marketing, elementary school teaching, accounting, law, social work, secondary teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 21,793 students, 19,790 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,613 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-630. Math: 500-630.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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