Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,810 when living on campus and $29,063 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,567 when living on campus and $42,820 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 West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $1,206 | $11,766 | $10,800 |
| Jacksonville State University | $12,426 | $22,716 | $998 | $11,400 | $14,258 |
| Auburn University | $12,536 | $33,944 | $1,200 | $21,562 | $20,902 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,436 | $20,092 | $1,500 | $11,846 | $17,240 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,900 | $33,200 | $800 | $20,682 | $21,162 |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | - | $15,864 |
| Average | $11,180 | $24,938 | $1,178 | $15,451 | $16,704 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,180 for in-state students and $24,938 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Auburn University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,944 and Troy University-Phenix City Campus 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 | |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $10,990 | $20,090 |
| Jacksonville State University | $11,952 | $21,912 | $12,426 | $22,716 |
| Auburn University | $12,176 | $32,960 | $12,536 | $33,944 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,100 | $19,348 | $9,436 | $20,092 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,940 | $32,300 | $11,900 | $33,200 |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Average | $10,912 | $24,206 | $11,180 | $24,938 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,264 for state residents and $23,430 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.41% 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 | |
| University of West Alabama | $6,868 | $13,546 | $6,868 | $13,546 |
| Jacksonville State University | $10,840 | $20,680 | $11,304 | $17,640 |
| Auburn University | $12,170 | $32,942 | $12,524 | $33,908 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $8,578 | $18,316 | $8,884 | $19,018 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,790 | $32,150 | $11,740 | $33,040 |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,049 | $23,527 | $10,264 | $23,430 |
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 $15,451 when a student lives on campus and $16,704 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of West Alabama | $8,166 | $3,600 | $7,200 | $3,600 | - |
| Jacksonville State University | $8,894 | $2,506 | $10,728 | $3,530 | - |
| Auburn University | $15,396 | $6,166 | $14,736 | $6,166 | - |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $7,368 | $4,478 | $12,762 | $4,478 | - |
| The University of Alabama | $14,840 | $5,842 | $14,564 | $6,598 | - |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | - | - | $10,860 | $5,004 | - |
| Average | $10,933 | $4,518 | $11,808 | $4,896 | - |