Two Alabama universities rank among the most conservative in the nation

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August 29, 2025

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According to newly released 2026 rankings by rating and review website Niche, Auburn University and Samford University rank among the top conservative colleges in America.

The list ranks Samford at #20 and Auburn at #22, marking a dramatic change from last year’s list, which ranked The University of Alabama at #14 and Auburn at #18.

The rankings for the most conservative and liberal schools are a subset of the website’s annual ‘Best Colleges‘ list, which ranks colleges and universities across the nation on value, campus life, and academics, among other things. The various rankings are drawn from statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and reviews posted to the site.

The new list ranks UA at #29, even after President Donald Trump visited the campus in May to deliver the commencement address for the University’s spring class of 2025. Trump previously attended the Alabama-Georgia football game in Bryant-Denny Stadium last fall.

Riley McArdle is a contributor for Yellowhammer News. He is a Senior majoring in Political Science at the University of Alabama and currently serves as Chairman of the College Republican Federation of Alabama. You can follow him on X @rileykmcardle.

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