Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,833 when living on campus and $29,766 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,307 when living on campus and $39,240 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 |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $1,206 | $11,766 | $10,800 |
| Athens State University | $9,840 | $17,370 | - | - | - |
| The University of Alabama | $11,900 | $33,200 | $800 | $20,682 | $21,162 |
| Troy University-Online | - | $9,792 | $1,366 | - | $26,724 |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | - | $15,864 |
| Average | $10,463 | $19,937 | $1,221 | $15,149 | $18,083 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,463 for in-state students and $19,937 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,200 and Troy University-Online 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 | |
| Troy University | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $10,990 | $20,090 |
| Athens State University | $9,540 | $16,770 | $9,840 | $17,370 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,940 | $32,300 | $11,900 | $33,200 |
| Troy University-Online | $9,312 | $9,312 | - | $9,792 |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Average | $10,068 | $19,287 | $10,463 | $19,937 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,424 for state residents and $20,152 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,400 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 | |
| Troy University | $8,550 | $17,100 | $8,550 | $17,100 |
| University of West Alabama | $6,868 | $13,546 | $6,868 | $13,546 |
| Athens State University | $10,200 | $16,320 | $10,536 | $16,920 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,790 | $32,150 | $11,740 | $33,040 |
| Troy University-Online | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,352 | $19,779 | $9,424 | $20,152 |
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 $15,149 when a student lives on campus and $18,083 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 | - |
| University of West Alabama | $8,166 | $3,600 | $7,200 | $3,600 | - |
| Athens State University | - | - | - | - | - |
| The University of Alabama | $14,840 | $5,842 | $14,564 | $6,598 | - |
| Troy University-Online | - | - | $10,860 | $15,864 | - |
| Troy University-Dothan Campus | - | - | $10,860 | $5,004 | - |
| Average | $10,334 | $4,815 | $10,869 | $7,214 | - |