Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,969 when living on campus and $26,436 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,232 when living on campus and $36,699 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 North Alabama | $11,990 | $22,190 | $1,500 | $11,300 | $11,600 |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $1,206 | $11,766 | $10,800 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,436 | $20,092 | $1,500 | $11,846 | $17,240 |
| 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 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,499 | $20,762 | $1,401 | $13,068 | $14,535 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,499 for in-state students and $20,762 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Alabama requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,190 and Alabama State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,576 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of North Alabama | $11,220 | $21,420 | $11,990 | $22,190 |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $10,990 | $20,090 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,100 | $19,348 | $9,436 | $20,092 |
| Alabama State University | $11,068 | $19,396 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,216 | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,242 | $20,294 | $10,499 | $20,762 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,900 for state residents and $17,954 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama at Birmingham requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,556 and University of West Alabama has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,356.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of North Alabama | $7,140 | $13,860 | $9,990 | $18,900 |
| University of West Alabama | $6,868 | $13,546 | $6,868 | $13,546 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $8,578 | $18,316 | $8,884 | $19,018 |
| Alabama State University | $10,156 | $17,572 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,424 | $19,962 | $8,424 | $20,556 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,233 | $16,651 | $8,900 | $17,954 |
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 $13,068 when a student lives on campus and $14,535 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of North Alabama | $7,900 | $3,400 | $7,900 | $3,700 | - |
| University of West Alabama | $8,166 | $3,600 | $7,200 | $3,600 | - |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $7,368 | $4,478 | $12,762 | $4,478 | - |
| Alabama State University | $7,690 | $3,392 | $7,320 | $5,130 | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $13,590 | $5,757 | $14,580 | $6,007 | - |
| University of Alabama System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,943 | $4,125 | $9,952 | $4,583 | - |