Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,451 when living on campus and $22,988 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $24,321 when living on campus and $26,858 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 | ||
| Central Alabama Community College | $5,110 | $8,980 | $1,050 | - | $22,827 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | $5,220 | $9,090 | $2,000 | $13,620 | $22,260 |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | $5,190 | $9,060 | $2,000 | - | $13,500 |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | $5,131 | $9,001 | $1,600 | - | $13,200 |
| Reid State Technical College | $5,454 | $9,324 | $1,400 | - | $9,000 |
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,221 | $9,091 | $1,610 | $13,620 | $16,157 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,221 for in-state students and $9,091 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.53% compared to the previous year.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Alabama Community College | $5,040 | $8,850 | $5,110 | $8,980 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | $4,980 | $8,790 | $5,220 | $9,090 |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | $5,130 | $8,940 | $5,190 | $9,060 |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | $5,071 | $8,881 | $5,131 | $9,001 |
| Reid State Technical College | $6,100 | $10,700 | $5,454 | $9,324 |
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,264 | $9,232 | $5,221 | $9,091 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Alabama Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Shoals Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Reid State Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $13,620 when a student lives on campus and $16,157 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central Alabama Community College | - | - | $13,804 | $9,023 | $4,838 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | $4,900 | $8,720 | $13,540 | $8,720 | $8,720 |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | - | - | $9,450 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | - | - | $10,000 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Reid State Technical College | - | - | $7,200 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Alabama Southern Community College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,900 | $8,720 | $10,799 | $5,359 | $4,522 |
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