Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,820 when living on campus and $29,769 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,652 when living on campus and $37,600 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 South Alabama | $9,676 | $18,652 | $2,020 | $14,113 | $16,345 |
| 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-Support Sites | - | $9,792 | $1,366 | - | $26,724 |
| Average | $10,622 | $18,453 | $1,754 | $13,445 | $17,393 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,622 for in-state students and $18,453 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Alabama in Huntsville requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,662 and Troy University-Support Sites 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 | |
| Troy University | $9,312 | $18,624 | $9,792 | $19,584 |
| University of South Alabama | $9,116 | $17,732 | $9,676 | $18,652 |
| 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-Support Sites | $9,312 | $9,312 | - | $9,792 |
| Average | $10,137 | $17,967 | $10,622 | $18,453 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,903 for state residents and $19,504 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.05% 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 Alabama State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,832.
| 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 South Alabama | $8,624 | $17,048 | $9,040 | $17,680 |
| 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-Support Sites | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,754 | $19,301 | $9,903 | $19,504 |
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 $13,445 when a student lives on campus and $17,393 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 South Alabama | $8,830 | $5,283 | $11,062 | $5,283 | - |
| 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-Support Sites | - | - | $10,860 | $15,864 | - |
| Average | $8,910 | $4,535 | $10,245 | $7,149 | - |