Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,818 when living on campus and $27,829 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,604 when living on campus and $34,615 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 North Alabama | $11,990 | $22,190 | $1,500 | $11,300 | $11,600 |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $1,206 | $11,766 | $10,800 |
| Athens State University | $9,840 | $17,370 | - | - | - |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $1,600 | $11,082 | $12,450 |
| Troy University-Online | - | $9,792 | $1,366 | - | $26,724 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,017 | $17,804 | $1,418 | $11,383 | $15,394 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,017 for in-state students and $17,804 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Alabama requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,190 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 | |
| University of North Alabama | $11,220 | $21,420 | $11,990 | $22,190 |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $10,990 | $20,090 |
| Athens State University | $9,540 | $16,770 | $9,840 | $17,370 |
| Alabama State University | $11,068 | $19,396 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| Troy University-Online | $9,312 | $9,312 | - | $9,792 |
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,426 | $17,398 | $11,017 | $17,804 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,433 for state residents and $16,780 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 9.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Alabama requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,820 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 North Alabama | $7,140 | $13,860 | $9,990 | $18,900 |
| University of West Alabama | $6,868 | $13,546 | $6,868 | $13,546 |
| Athens State University | $10,200 | $16,320 | $10,536 | $16,920 |
| Alabama State University | $10,156 | $17,572 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
| Troy University-Online | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Alabama System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,591 | $15,325 | $9,433 | $16,780 |
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 $11,383 when a student lives on campus and $15,394 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of North Alabama | $7,900 | $3,400 | $7,900 | $3,700 | - |
| University of West Alabama | $8,166 | $3,600 | $7,200 | $3,600 | - |
| Athens State University | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alabama State University | $7,690 | $3,392 | $7,320 | $5,130 | - |
| Troy University-Online | - | - | $10,860 | $15,864 | - |
| University of Alabama System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,919 | $3,464 | $8,320 | $7,074 | - |