Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,887 when living on campus and $32,285 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,050 when living on campus and $42,447 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 |
| Auburn University | $12,536 | $33,944 | $1,200 | $21,562 | $20,902 |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $1,600 | $11,082 | $12,450 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,770 | $24,662 | $2,416 | $15,584 | $15,584 |
| Troy University-Online | - | $9,792 | $1,366 | - | $26,724 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | - | $26,704 |
| Average | $11,028 | $21,190 | $1,552 | $15,307 | $19,705 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,028 for in-state students and $21,190 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,944 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 | |
| Troy University | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Auburn University | $12,176 | $32,960 | $12,536 | $33,944 |
| Alabama State University | $11,068 | $19,396 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,878 | $24,770 | $11,770 | $24,662 |
| Troy University-Online | $9,312 | $9,312 | - | $9,792 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Average | $10,510 | $20,614 | $11,028 | $21,190 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,774 for state residents and $23,561 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.23% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,076 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 | |
| Troy University | $8,550 | $17,100 | $8,550 | $17,100 |
| Auburn University | $12,170 | $32,942 | $12,524 | $33,908 |
| Alabama State University | $10,156 | $17,572 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,686 | $25,484 | $11,686 | $25,484 |
| Troy University-Online | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,641 | $23,275 | $10,774 | $23,561 |
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 $15,307 when a student lives on campus and $19,705 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 | - |
| Auburn University | $15,396 | $6,166 | $14,736 | $6,166 | - |
| Alabama State University | $7,690 | $3,392 | $7,320 | $5,130 | - |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,122 | $4,462 | $11,122 | $4,462 | - |
| Troy University-Online | - | - | $10,860 | $15,864 | - |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | - | - | $10,840 | $15,864 | - |
| Average | $10,551 | $4,756 | $10,956 | $8,748 | - |