Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,121 when living on campus and $31,952 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,139 when living on campus and $43,970 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 | ||
| Auburn University | $12,536 | $33,944 | $1,200 | $21,562 | $20,902 |
| Athens State University | $9,840 | $17,370 | - | - | - |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $1,600 | $11,082 | $12,450 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,864 | $1,200 | $19,347 | $20,587 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | - | $26,704 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,450 | $22,468 | $1,342 | $17,330 | $20,161 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,450 for in-state students and $22,468 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,944 and Athens State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,060 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Auburn University | $12,176 | $32,960 | $12,536 | $33,944 |
| Athens State University | $9,540 | $16,770 | $9,840 | $17,370 |
| Alabama State University | $11,068 | $19,396 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,216 | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,186 | $21,793 | $10,450 | $22,468 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,455 for state residents and $22,284 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.70% 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 | |
| Auburn University | $12,170 | $32,942 | $12,524 | $33,908 |
| Athens State University | $10,200 | $16,320 | $10,536 | $16,920 |
| Alabama State University | $10,156 | $17,572 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,424 | $19,962 | $8,424 | $20,556 |
| 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 | $10,238 | $21,699 | $10,455 | $22,284 |
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 $17,330 when a student lives on campus and $20,161 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Auburn University | $15,396 | $6,166 | $14,736 | $6,166 | - |
| Athens State University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alabama State University | $7,690 | $3,392 | $7,320 | $5,130 | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $13,590 | $5,757 | $14,580 | $6,007 | - |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | - | - | $10,840 | $15,864 | - |
| University of Alabama System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $12,225 | $5,105 | $11,869 | $8,292 | - |