Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,264 when living on campus and $30,237 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,236 when living on campus and $36,209 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 | $9,840 | $17,370 | - | - | - |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $1,600 | $11,082 | $12,450 |
| Alabama A & M University | $10,024 | $18,634 | $2,192 | $15,266 | $15,266 |
| Troy University-Support Sites | - | $9,792 | $1,366 | - | $26,724 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,371 | $16,343 | $1,719 | $13,174 | $18,147 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,371 for in-state students and $16,343 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Alabama State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,576 and Troy University-Support Sites has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,792 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Athens State University | $9,540 | $16,770 | $9,840 | $17,370 |
| Alabama State University | $11,068 | $19,396 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| Alabama A & M University | $10,024 | $18,634 | $10,024 | $18,634 |
| Troy University-Support Sites | $9,312 | $9,312 | - | $9,792 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,986 | $16,028 | $10,371 | $16,343 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,805 for state residents and $18,749 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Alabama A & M University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,160 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 | |
| Athens State University | $10,200 | $16,320 | $10,536 | $16,920 |
| Alabama State University | $10,156 | $17,572 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
| Alabama A & M University | $11,542 | $21,574 | $11,542 | $21,574 |
| Troy University-Support Sites | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,633 | $18,489 | $10,805 | $18,749 |
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 $13,174 when a student lives on campus and $18,147 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alabama State University | $7,690 | $3,392 | $7,320 | $5,130 | - |
| Alabama A & M University | $11,402 | $3,864 | $11,402 | $3,864 | - |
| Troy University-Support Sites | - | - | $10,860 | $15,864 | - |
| University of Alabama System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,546 | $3,628 | $9,861 | $8,286 | - |