Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,111 when living on campus and $26,725 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,701 when living on campus and $36,316 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 South Alabama | $9,676 | $18,652 | $2,020 | $14,113 | $16,345 |
| University of North Alabama | $11,990 | $22,190 | $1,500 | $11,300 | $11,600 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,436 | $20,092 | $1,500 | $11,846 | $17,240 |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $1,600 | $11,082 | $12,450 |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | - | $15,864 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,428 | $20,019 | $1,597 | $12,085 | $14,700 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,428 for in-state students and $20,019 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Alabama requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,190 and University of South Alabama has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,652 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of South Alabama | $9,116 | $17,732 | $9,676 | $18,652 |
| University of North Alabama | $11,220 | $21,420 | $11,990 | $22,190 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,100 | $19,348 | $9,436 | $20,092 |
| Alabama State University | $11,068 | $19,396 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,963 | $19,304 | $10,428 | $20,019 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,563 for state residents and $18,338 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University at Montgomery requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,252 and Alabama State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,832.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of South Alabama | $8,624 | $17,048 | $9,040 | $17,680 |
| University of North Alabama | $7,140 | $13,860 | $9,990 | $18,900 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $8,578 | $18,316 | $8,884 | $19,018 |
| Alabama State University | $10,156 | $17,572 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,625 | $16,699 | $9,563 | $18,338 |
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 $12,085 when a student lives on campus and $14,700 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of South Alabama | $8,830 | $5,283 | $11,062 | $5,283 | - |
| University of North Alabama | $7,900 | $3,400 | $7,900 | $3,700 | - |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $7,368 | $4,478 | $12,762 | $4,478 | - |
| Alabama State University | $7,690 | $3,392 | $7,320 | $5,130 | - |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | - | - | $10,860 | $5,004 | - |
| University of Alabama System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,947 | $4,138 | $9,981 | $4,719 | - |