Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,957 when living on campus and $26,192 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,796 when living on campus and $34,031 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 | ||
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,848 | $17,198 | $1,300 | $14,836 | $15,938 |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $1,600 | $11,082 | $12,450 |
| Average | $10,548 | $18,387 | $1,450 | $12,959 | $14,194 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,548 for in-state students and $18,387 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Alabama State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,576 and Southern University and A & M College has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,198 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,842 | $17,192 | $9,848 | $17,198 |
| Alabama State University | $11,068 | $19,396 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| Average | $10,455 | $18,294 | $10,548 | $18,387 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,497 for state residents and $17,428 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Alabama State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,832 and Southern University and A & M College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,336.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern University and A & M College | $10,658 | $17,104 | $10,658 | $17,104 |
| Alabama State University | $10,156 | $17,572 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
| Average | $10,407 | $17,338 | $10,497 | $17,428 |
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 $12,959 when a student lives on campus and $14,194 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,366 | $5,470 | $10,468 | $5,470 | - |
| Alabama State University | $7,690 | $3,392 | $7,320 | $5,130 | - |
| Average | $8,528 | $4,431 | $8,894 | $5,300 | - |