Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,292 when living on campus and $27,406 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,339 when living on campus and $38,453 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 Montevallo | $13,710 | $26,730 | $1,020 | $14,408 | $13,982 |
| 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 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,864 | $1,200 | $19,347 | $20,587 |
| Average | $11,150 | $22,197 | $1,158 | $13,984 | $15,098 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,150 for in-state students and $22,197 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.22% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Montevallo requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,730 and Troy University 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 | |
| Troy University | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| University of Montevallo | $13,710 | $26,730 | $13,710 | $26,730 |
| University of West Alabama | $10,990 | $20,090 | $10,990 | $20,090 |
| Jacksonville State University | $11,952 | $21,912 | $12,426 | $22,716 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,216 | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Average | $10,959 | $21,714 | $11,150 | $22,197 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,412 for state residents and $19,075 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Montevallo requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,128 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 Montevallo | $11,916 | $26,532 | $11,916 | $26,532 |
| University of West Alabama | $6,868 | $13,546 | $6,868 | $13,546 |
| Jacksonville State University | $10,840 | $20,680 | $11,304 | $17,640 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,424 | $19,962 | $8,424 | $20,556 |
| Average | $9,320 | $19,564 | $9,412 | $19,075 |
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 $13,984 when a student lives on campus and $15,098 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 Montevallo | $10,768 | $3,640 | $10,342 | $3,640 | - |
| University of West Alabama | $8,166 | $3,600 | $7,200 | $3,600 | - |
| Jacksonville State University | $8,894 | $2,506 | $10,728 | $3,530 | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $13,590 | $5,757 | $14,580 | $6,007 | - |
| Average | $9,883 | $4,101 | $10,742 | $4,356 | - |