Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,402 when living on campus and $29,761 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,540 when living on campus and $37,899 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| University of North Alabama | $11,990 | $22,190 | $1,500 | $11,300 | $11,600 |
| Jacksonville State University | $12,426 | $22,716 | $998 | $11,400 | $14,258 |
| Athens State University | $9,840 | $17,370 | - | - | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,864 | $1,200 | $19,347 | $20,587 |
| Alabama A & M University | $10,024 | $18,634 | $2,192 | $15,266 | $15,266 |
| Troy University-Online | - | $9,792 | $1,366 | - | $26,724 |
| Average | $10,622 | $18,761 | $1,451 | $14,328 | $17,687 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,622 for in-state students and $18,761 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Jacksonville State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,716 and Troy University-Online has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,792 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of North Alabama | $11,220 | $21,420 | $11,990 | $22,190 |
| Jacksonville State University | $11,952 | $21,912 | $12,426 | $22,716 |
| Athens State University | $9,540 | $16,770 | $9,840 | $17,370 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,216 | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Alabama A & M University | $10,024 | $18,634 | $10,024 | $18,634 |
| Troy University-Online | $9,312 | $9,312 | - | $9,792 |
| Average | $10,147 | $18,211 | $10,622 | $18,761 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,359 for state residents and $19,118 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama at Birmingham requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,556 and Athens State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,072.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of North Alabama | $7,140 | $13,860 | $9,990 | $18,900 |
| Jacksonville State University | $10,840 | $20,680 | $11,304 | $17,640 |
| Athens State University | $10,200 | $16,320 | $10,536 | $16,920 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,424 | $19,962 | $8,424 | $20,556 |
| Alabama A & M University | $11,542 | $21,574 | $11,542 | $21,574 |
| Troy University-Online | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,629 | $18,479 | $10,359 | $19,118 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,328 when a student lives on campus and $17,687 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of North Alabama | $7,900 | $3,400 | $7,900 | $3,700 | - |
| Jacksonville State University | $8,894 | $2,506 | $10,728 | $3,530 | - |
| Athens State University | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $13,590 | $5,757 | $14,580 | $6,007 | - |
| Alabama A & M University | $11,402 | $3,864 | $11,402 | $3,864 | - |
| Troy University-Online | - | - | $10,860 | $15,864 | - |
| Average | $10,447 | $3,882 | $11,094 | $6,593 | - |