Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,415 when living on campus and $29,990 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,045 when living on campus and $43,621 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 | ||
| Troy University | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | $13,000 | $15,864 |
| Jacksonville State University | $12,426 | $22,716 | $998 | $11,400 | $14,258 |
| Auburn University | $12,536 | $33,944 | $1,200 | $21,562 | $20,902 |
| 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 | $10,897 | $24,527 | $1,191 | $16,327 | $17,903 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,897 for in-state students and $24,527 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,944 and Troy University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,584 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Troy University | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Jacksonville State University | $11,952 | $21,912 | $12,426 | $22,716 |
| Auburn University | $12,176 | $32,960 | $12,536 | $33,944 |
| 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 | $10,568 | $23,678 | $10,897 | $24,527 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,201 for state residents and $22,301 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,076 and Jacksonville State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,464.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Troy University | $8,550 | $17,100 | $8,550 | $17,100 |
| Jacksonville State University | $10,840 | $20,680 | $11,304 | $17,640 |
| Auburn University | $12,170 | $32,942 | $12,524 | $33,908 |
| 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 | $9,996 | $22,671 | $10,201 | $22,301 |
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 $16,327 when a student lives on campus and $17,903 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Troy University | $7,996 | $5,004 | $10,860 | $5,004 | - |
| Jacksonville State University | $8,894 | $2,506 | $10,728 | $3,530 | - |
| Auburn University | $15,396 | $6,166 | $14,736 | $6,166 | - |
| 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 | $11,469 | $4,858 | $12,726 | $5,177 | - |