Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in American Athletic Conference (American). For state residents, the average COA is $34,228 when living on campus and $35,013 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,996 when living on campus and $53,781 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 Connecticut | $21,044 | $43,712 | $990 | $18,710 | $18,710 |
| University of Central Florida | $6,368 | $22,467 | $1,200 | $17,682 | $17,682 |
| University of South Florida | $6,410 | $17,324 | $770 | $19,336 | $17,496 |
| University of Louisville | $13,136 | $29,482 | $1,270 | $20,708 | $20,988 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $17,929 | $37,441 | $1,418 | $20,172 | $30,718 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,363 | $28,697 | $1,300 | $20,488 | $25,956 |
| Temple University | $23,005 | $38,805 | $1,250 | $22,245 | $22,245 |
| University of Memphis | $10,728 | $15,384 | $920 | $17,996 | $17,996 |
| University of Houston | $9,717 | $22,547 | $1,430 | $16,614 | $17,756 |
| Southern Methodist University | $67,040 | $800 | $21,762 | $14,012 | |
| Average | $13,522 | $32,290 | $1,135 | $19,571 | $20,356 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in American Athletic Conference (American). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,522 for in-state students and $32,290 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in American Athletic Conference (American) are increased by 2.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in American Athletic Conference (American), Southern Methodist University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $59,500 and University of Memphis has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,512 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Connecticut | $20,366 | $43,034 | $21,044 | $43,712 |
| University of Central Florida | $6,368 | $22,467 | $6,368 | $22,467 |
| University of South Florida | $6,410 | $17,324 | $6,410 | $17,324 |
| University of Louisville | $12,828 | $29,174 | $13,136 | $29,482 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $17,239 | $36,001 | $17,929 | $37,441 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $12,906 | $28,240 | $13,363 | $28,697 |
| Temple University | $21,991 | $37,248 | $23,005 | $38,805 |
| University of Memphis | $10,344 | $14,784 | $10,728 | $15,384 |
| University of Houston | $9,711 | $22,191 | $9,717 | $22,547 |
| Southern Methodist University | $64,460 | $67,040 | ||
| Average | $13,129 | $31,492 | $13,522 | $32,290 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in American Athletic Conference (American). The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,549 for state residents and $29,175 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in American Athletic Conference (American) are increased by 2.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in American Athletic Conference (American), University of Connecticut requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,424 and University of Memphis has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,166.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Connecticut | $22,194 | $44,106 | $22,872 | $44,784 |
| University of Central Florida | $8,872 | $28,657 | $8,872 | $28,657 |
| University of South Florida | $10,428 | $21,126 | $10,428 | $21,126 |
| University of Louisville | $14,418 | $29,102 | $15,128 | $30,546 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $22,348 | $36,244 | $23,241 | $37,689 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $14,902 | $26,674 | $14,902 | $26,674 |
| Temple University | $22,010 | $28,523 | $22,818 | $29,924 |
| University of Memphis | $11,214 | $15,228 | $11,628 | $15,840 |
| University of Houston | $9,749 | $19,109 | $10,051 | $19,231 |
| Southern Methodist University | $37,062 | $37,278 | ||
| Average | $15,126 | $28,583 | $15,549 | $29,175 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in American Athletic Conference (American). Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in American Athletic Conference (American) is $19,571 when a student lives on campus and $20,356 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Connecticut | $14,380 | $4,330 | $14,380 | $4,330 | $3,988 |
| University of Central Florida | $12,452 | $5,230 | $12,452 | $5,230 | $5,230 |
| University of South Florida | $14,440 | $4,896 | $12,600 | $4,896 | $4,896 |
| University of Louisville | $12,576 | $8,132 | $11,898 | $9,090 | $9,090 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $15,714 | $4,458 | $18,722 | $11,996 | $7,002 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $13,564 | $6,924 | $17,526 | $8,430 | $6,018 |
| Temple University | $17,690 | $4,555 | $17,690 | $4,555 | $4,555 |
| University of Memphis | $11,342 | $6,654 | $11,342 | $6,654 | $6,654 |
| University of Houston | $11,286 | $5,328 | $11,234 | $6,522 | $6,522 |
| Southern Methodist University | $19,064 | $2,698 | $11,314 | $2,698 | $2,698 |
| Average | $14,251 | $5,321 | $13,916 | $6,440 | $5,665 |
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