Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,007 when living on campus and $33,600 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $51,141 when living on campus and $51,734 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 | $12,132 | $26,408 | $2,662 | $17,295 | $17,295 |
| The University of Alabama | $12,180 | $34,172 | $700 | $21,044 | $22,230 |
| Average | $12,156 | $30,290 | $1,681 | $19,170 | $19,763 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,156 for in-state students and $30,290 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,372 and University of Alabama in Huntsville has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,650 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,878 | $24,770 | $12,132 | $26,408 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,900 | $33,200 | $12,180 | $34,172 |
| Average | $11,889 | $28,985 | $12,156 | $30,290 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,184 for state residents and $31,121 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $33,372 and University of Alabama in Huntsville has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,216.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,686 | $25,484 | $12,388 | $28,270 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,740 | $33,040 | $11,980 | $33,972 |
| Average | $11,713 | $29,262 | $12,184 | $31,121 |
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 $19,170 when a student lives on campus and $19,763 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 | $12,428 | $4,867 | $12,428 | $4,867 | $4,867 |
| The University of Alabama | $15,016 | $6,028 | $15,428 | $6,802 | $7,407 |
| Average | $13,722 | $5,448 | $13,928 | $5,835 | $6,137 |
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