History colleges in Alabama, ranked by graduates
6 colleges in Alabama awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in history in 2023: 191 degrees, 0.9% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Alabama graduated the most (66, 1% of its class). 6 of the 6 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 77%; the most selective is Auburn University at 46%.
History colleges in Alabama
Every Alabama college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in history, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its history page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Alabama | Public | 66 | 1% | 77% | 1340 |
| 2 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Public | 33 | 1.1% | 88% | 1250 |
| 3 | Auburn University | Public | 32 | 0.6% | 46% | 1340 |
| 4 | Troy University | Public | 28 | 1.4% | 96% | 1160 |
| 5 | University of South Alabama | Public | 17 | 1% | 71% | 1200 |
| 6 | Alabama-Huntsville | Public | 15 | 1% | 69% | 1120 |
Questions about history colleges in Alabama
What is the best college for history in Alabama?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest history programs in Alabama are University of Alabama (66), University of Alabama at Birmingham (33), Auburn University (32). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Alabama college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Alabama offer history?
6 four-year colleges in Alabama awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in history in 2023, 6 public and 0 private, for 191 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for history in Alabama?
At the 6 public universities on this list, Alabama residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
History elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.