Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). For state residents, the average COA is $26,273 when living on campus and $26,923 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,036 when living on campus and $33,686 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Mississippi Valley State University | - | $7,912 | $2,000 | $11,242 | $14,651 |
Jackson State University | $9,090 | $10,110 | $1,400 | $22,498 | $22,498 |
Alcorn State University | - | $8,549 | $1,672 | $13,523 | $15,001 |
Southern University and A & M College | $9,848 | $17,198 | $1,300 | $14,836 | $15,938 |
Grambling State University | $7,681 | $16,706 | $1,800 | $16,180 | $15,122 |
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $9,019 | $17,029 | $1,120 | $13,192 | $10,436 |
Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $1,600 | $11,082 | $12,450 |
Alabama A & M University | $10,024 | $18,634 | $2,192 | $15,266 | $15,266 |
Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $1,571 | $14,928 | $13,483 |
Texas Southern University | $9,173 | $21,773 | $1,654 | $16,942 | $21,348 |
Average | $9,673 | $16,436 | $1,631 | $14,969 | $15,619 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,673 for in-state students and $16,436 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) are increased by 1.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Prairie View A & M University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,874 and Mississippi Valley State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,912 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Mississippi Valley State University | $7,414 | $7,414 | - | $7,912 |
Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $9,090 | $10,110 |
Alcorn State University | $8,549 | $8,549 | - | $8,549 |
Southern University and A & M College | $9,842 | $17,192 | $9,848 | $17,198 |
Grambling State University | $7,683 | $16,706 | $7,681 | $16,706 |
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $8,574 | $15,744 | $9,019 | $17,029 |
Alabama State University | $11,068 | $19,396 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
Alabama A & M University | $10,024 | $18,634 | $10,024 | $18,634 |
Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $11,299 | $26,874 |
Texas Southern University | $8,637 | $21,413 | $9,173 | $21,773 |
Average | $9,154 | $16,137 | $9,673 | $16,436 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,214 for state residents and $14,967 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) are increased by 1.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Alabama A & M University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,160 and Grambling State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,110.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Mississippi Valley State University | $8,066 | $8,066 | - | $8,285 |
Jackson State University | $8,445 | $9,445 | $8,795 | $9,795 |
Alcorn State University | $8,854 | $8,854 | - | $9,263 |
Southern University and A & M College | $10,658 | $17,104 | $10,658 | $17,104 |
Grambling State University | $7,416 | $16,439 | $7,416 | $16,439 |
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $8,098 | $15,346 | $8,647 | $16,351 |
Alabama State University | $10,156 | $17,572 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
Alabama A & M University | $11,542 | $21,574 | $11,542 | $21,574 |
Prairie View A & M University | $7,993 | $17,378 | $7,993 | $17,378 |
Texas Southern University | $8,328 | $15,488 | $8,328 | $15,728 |
Average | $8,956 | $14,727 | $9,214 | $14,967 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). 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 colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is $14,969 when a student lives on campus and $15,619 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Mississippi Valley State University | $8,112 | $3,130 | $8,956 | $5,695 | - |
Jackson State University | $11,782 | $10,716 | $11,782 | $10,716 | - |
Alcorn State University | $10,255 | $3,268 | $10,255 | $4,746 | - |
Southern University and A & M College | $9,366 | $5,470 | $10,468 | $5,470 | - |
Grambling State University | $10,990 | $5,190 | $9,932 | $5,190 | - |
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $9,122 | $4,070 | $5,280 | $5,156 | - |
Alabama State University | $7,690 | $3,392 | $7,320 | $5,130 | - |
Alabama A & M University | $11,402 | $3,864 | $11,402 | $3,864 | - |
Prairie View A & M University | $10,317 | $4,611 | $8,872 | $4,611 | - |
Texas Southern University | $10,914 | $6,028 | $15,320 | $6,028 | - |
Average | $9,995 | $4,974 | $9,959 | $5,661 | - |