Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,487 when living on campus and $31,747 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,373 when living on campus and $43,633 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 | ||
| Athens State University | $10,020 | $17,700 | - | - | - |
| Auburn University | $12,890 | $34,922 | $1,200 | $22,792 | $21,602 |
| Jacksonville State University | $12,894 | $23,334 | $970 | $13,376 | $17,234 |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $1,206 | $11,830 | $10,864 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | $10,176 | $20,352 | $1,000 | - | $27,336 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,394 | $23,280 | $1,094 | $15,999 | $19,259 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,394 for in-state students and $23,280 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,048 and Athens State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,360 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Athens State University | $9,840 | $17,370 | $10,020 | $17,700 |
| Auburn University | $12,536 | $33,944 | $12,890 | $34,922 |
| Jacksonville State University | $12,426 | $22,716 | $12,894 | $23,334 |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $10,990 | $20,090 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | $9,792 | $19,584 | $10,176 | $20,352 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,117 | $22,741 | $11,394 | $23,280 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,494 for state residents and $20,671 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,112 and University of West Alabama has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,356.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Athens State University | $10,536 | $16,920 | $10,728 | $17,232 |
| Auburn University | $12,524 | $33,908 | $12,890 | $33,986 |
| Jacksonville State University | $11,304 | $17,640 | $11,488 | $17,920 |
| University of West Alabama | $6,868 | $13,546 | $6,868 | $13,546 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,308 | $20,504 | $10,494 | $20,671 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,999 when a student lives on campus and $19,259 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Athens State University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Auburn University | $16,626 | $6,166 | $15,436 | $6,166 | $6,166 |
| Jacksonville State University | $9,524 | $3,852 | $11,754 | $5,480 | $5,480 |
| University of West Alabama | $8,230 | $3,600 | $7,264 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | - | - | $10,860 | $16,476 | - |
| University of Alabama System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,460 | $4,539 | $11,329 | $7,931 | $5,082 |
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