Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,575 when living on campus and $30,195 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,537 when living on campus and $43,157 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 Alabama in Huntsville | $11,770 | $24,662 | $2,416 | $15,584 | $15,584 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,864 | $1,200 | $19,347 | $20,587 |
| Average | $10,301 | $23,263 | $1,808 | $17,466 | $18,086 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,301 for in-state students and $23,263 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama in Huntsville requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,662 and University of Alabama at Birmingham has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,864 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,878 | $24,770 | $11,770 | $24,662 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,216 | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Average | $10,355 | $22,993 | $10,301 | $23,263 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,055 for state residents and $23,020 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama in Huntsville requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,430 and University of Alabama at Birmingham has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,556.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,686 | $25,484 | $11,686 | $25,484 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,424 | $19,962 | $8,424 | $20,556 |
| Average | $10,055 | $22,723 | $10,055 | $23,020 |
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 $17,466 when a student lives on campus and $18,086 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,122 | $4,462 | $11,122 | $4,462 | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $13,590 | $5,757 | $14,580 | $6,007 | - |
| Average | $12,356 | $5,110 | $12,851 | $5,235 | - |