Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,449 when living on campus and $29,663 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,348 when living on campus and $41,562 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 | ||
| Troy University | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | $13,000 | $15,864 |
| University of South Alabama | $9,676 | $18,652 | $2,020 | $14,113 | $16,345 |
| Auburn University | $12,536 | $33,944 | $1,200 | $21,562 | $20,902 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,436 | $20,092 | $1,500 | $11,846 | $17,240 |
| Athens State University | $9,840 | $17,370 | - | - | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,864 | $1,200 | $19,347 | $20,587 |
| Average | $10,019 | $21,918 | $1,457 | $15,974 | $18,188 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,019 for in-state students and $21,918 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,944 and Athens State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,060 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Troy University | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| University of South Alabama | $9,116 | $17,732 | $9,676 | $18,652 |
| Auburn University | $12,176 | $32,960 | $12,536 | $33,944 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,100 | $19,348 | $9,436 | $20,092 |
| Athens State University | $9,540 | $16,770 | $9,840 | $17,370 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,216 | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Average | $9,679 | $21,108 | $10,019 | $21,918 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,660 for state residents and $20,864 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,076 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 | |
| Troy University | $8,550 | $17,100 | $8,550 | $17,100 |
| University of South Alabama | $8,624 | $17,048 | $9,040 | $17,680 |
| Auburn University | $12,170 | $32,942 | $12,524 | $33,908 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $8,578 | $18,316 | $8,884 | $19,018 |
| Athens State University | $10,200 | $16,320 | $10,536 | $16,920 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,424 | $19,962 | $8,424 | $20,556 |
| Average | $9,424 | $20,281 | $9,660 | $20,864 |
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 $15,974 when a student lives on campus and $18,188 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Troy University | $7,996 | $5,004 | $10,860 | $5,004 | - |
| University of South Alabama | $8,830 | $5,283 | $11,062 | $5,283 | - |
| Auburn University | $15,396 | $6,166 | $14,736 | $6,166 | - |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $7,368 | $4,478 | $12,762 | $4,478 | - |
| Athens State University | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $13,590 | $5,757 | $14,580 | $6,007 | - |
| Average | $10,636 | $5,338 | $12,800 | $5,388 | - |