Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,872 when living on campus and $28,271 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,889 when living on campus and $38,288 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 | ||
| Murray State University | $9,708 | $19,452 | $900 | $16,311 | $18,251 |
| Jacksonville State University | $12,426 | $22,716 | $998 | $11,400 | $14,258 |
| Average | $11,067 | $21,084 | $949 | $13,856 | $16,255 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,067 for in-state students and $21,084 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Jacksonville State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,716 and Murray State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,452 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Murray State University | $9,432 | $18,888 | $9,708 | $19,452 |
| Jacksonville State University | $11,952 | $21,912 | $12,426 | $22,716 |
| Average | $10,692 | $20,400 | $11,067 | $21,084 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,304 for state residents and $14,004 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -8.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Jacksonville State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,464 and Murray State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,414.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Murray State University | $10,071 | $10,071 | - | $10,368 |
| Jacksonville State University | $10,840 | $20,680 | $11,304 | $17,640 |
| Average | $10,456 | $15,376 | $11,304 | $14,004 |
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 $13,856 when a student lives on campus and $16,255 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Murray State University | $10,594 | $5,717 | $12,534 | $5,717 | - |
| Jacksonville State University | $8,894 | $2,506 | $10,728 | $3,530 | - |
| Average | $9,744 | $4,112 | $11,631 | $4,624 | - |