Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,306 when living on campus and $27,202 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,288 when living on campus and $37,185 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 |
| Jacksonville State University | $12,426 | $22,716 | $998 | $11,400 | $14,258 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,436 | $20,092 | $1,500 | $11,846 | $17,240 |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | - | $15,864 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,664 | $20,647 | $1,477 | $12,165 | $15,061 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,664 for in-state students and $20,647 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Jacksonville State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,716 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 |
| Jacksonville State University | $11,952 | $21,912 | $12,426 | $22,716 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,100 | $19,348 | $9,436 | $20,092 |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,140 | $19,807 | $10,664 | $20,647 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,805 for state residents and $18,310 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University at Montgomery requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,252 and Jacksonville State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,464.
| 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 |
| Jacksonville State University | $10,840 | $20,680 | $11,304 | $17,640 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $8,578 | $18,316 | $8,884 | $19,018 |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,796 | $17,476 | $9,805 | $18,310 |
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 $12,165 when a student lives on campus and $15,061 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 | - |
| Jacksonville State University | $8,894 | $2,506 | $10,728 | $3,530 | - |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $7,368 | $4,478 | $12,762 | $4,478 | - |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | - | - | $10,860 | $5,004 | - |
| University of Alabama System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,248 | $3,917 | $10,662 | $4,399 | - |