Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,509 when living on campus and $28,610 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,241 when living on campus and $40,343 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 South Alabama | $9,676 | $18,652 | $2,020 | $14,113 | $16,345 |
| University of North Alabama | $11,990 | $22,190 | $1,500 | $11,300 | $11,600 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,436 | $20,092 | $1,500 | $11,846 | $17,240 |
| Athens State University | $9,840 | $17,370 | - | - | - |
| The University of Alabama | $11,900 | $33,200 | $800 | $20,682 | $21,162 |
| Average | $10,568 | $22,301 | $1,455 | $14,485 | $16,587 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,568 for in-state students and $22,301 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,200 and Athens State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,060 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of South Alabama | $9,116 | $17,732 | $9,676 | $18,652 |
| University of North Alabama | $11,220 | $21,420 | $11,990 | $22,190 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $9,100 | $19,348 | $9,436 | $20,092 |
| Athens State University | $9,540 | $16,770 | $9,840 | $17,370 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,940 | $32,300 | $11,900 | $33,200 |
| Average | $10,183 | $21,514 | $10,568 | $22,301 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,038 for state residents and $21,112 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Alabama requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,400 and Athens State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,072.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of South Alabama | $8,624 | $17,048 | $9,040 | $17,680 |
| University of North Alabama | $7,140 | $13,860 | $9,990 | $18,900 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $8,578 | $18,316 | $8,884 | $19,018 |
| Athens State University | $10,200 | $16,320 | $10,536 | $16,920 |
| The University of Alabama | $11,790 | $32,150 | $11,740 | $33,040 |
| Average | $9,266 | $19,539 | $10,038 | $21,112 |
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 $14,485 when a student lives on campus and $16,587 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of South Alabama | $8,830 | $5,283 | $11,062 | $5,283 | - |
| University of North Alabama | $7,900 | $3,400 | $7,900 | $3,700 | - |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $7,368 | $4,478 | $12,762 | $4,478 | - |
| Athens State University | - | - | - | - | - |
| The University of Alabama | $14,840 | $5,842 | $14,564 | $6,598 | - |
| Average | $9,735 | $4,751 | $11,572 | $5,015 | - |