Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,953 when living on campus and $28,438 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,985 when living on campus and $38,471 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 |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $1,600 | $11,082 | $12,450 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,770 | $24,662 | $2,416 | $15,584 | $15,584 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | - | $26,704 |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | $9,792 | $19,584 | $1,366 | - | $15,864 |
| Average | $11,003 | $21,035 | $1,492 | $12,458 | $15,943 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,003 for in-state students and $21,035 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama in Huntsville requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,662 and Alabama State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,576 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 |
| Alabama State University | $11,068 | $19,396 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,878 | $24,770 | $11,770 | $24,662 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| Average | $10,752 | $20,569 | $11,003 | $21,035 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,049 for state residents and $18,606 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama in Huntsville requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,430 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 |
| Alabama State University | $10,156 | $17,572 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,686 | $25,484 | $11,686 | $25,484 |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,888 | $19,321 | $10,049 | $18,606 |
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 $12,458 when a student lives on campus and $15,943 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 | - |
| Alabama State University | $7,690 | $3,392 | $7,320 | $5,130 | - |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $11,122 | $4,462 | $11,122 | $4,462 | - |
| Troy University-Montgomery Campus | - | - | $10,840 | $15,864 | - |
| Troy University-Phenix City Campus | - | - | $10,860 | $5,004 | - |
| Average | $8,968 | $3,490 | $9,678 | $6,265 | - |