Public Universities:
* Auburn University: A large public land-grant research university known for its engineering and agriculture programs.
* University of Alabama (UA): The flagship university of the University of Alabama System, a large public research university with a wide range of programs. Located in Tuscaloosa.
* University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB): A large public research university with a strong focus on health sciences and medicine. Located in Birmingham.
* University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH): A public research university focusing on science, engineering, and technology. Located in Huntsville.
* Jacksonville State University: A public university offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
* Alabama State University: A public, historically black university in Montgomery.
* Troy University: A public university with multiple campuses across the state, offering a wide array of programs.
* University of Montevallo: A public liberal arts university.
* University of North Alabama: A public university in Florence.
* Alabama A&M University: A public, historically black land-grant university.
Private Universities and Colleges:
* Samford University: A private Baptist university in Birmingham, offering a broad range of programs.
* Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM): While part of the Auburn University system, it functions largely as an independent public university. It's sometimes categorized separately.
* Spring Hill College: A private Jesuit liberal arts college in Mobile.
* Birmingham-Southern College: A private liberal arts college in Birmingham. (Note: Birmingham-Southern recently announced it will close after the 2023-2024 academic year.)
* Huntingdon College: A private liberal arts college in Montgomery.
This list isn't exhaustive, as Alabama has many other smaller colleges and universities, but it includes the most prominent and well-known institutions. The "major" status is somewhat subjective and can depend on the criteria used (enrollment, research funding, national reputation, etc.).