Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). For state residents, the average COA is $27,347 when living on campus and $27,927 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,677 when living on campus and $35,257 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 | ||
| Alabama A & M University | $10,024 | $18,634 | $2,270 | $15,438 | $15,438 |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $1,600 | $11,208 | $12,946 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $9,375 | $17,955 | $1,156 | $13,392 | $10,768 |
| Grambling State University | $7,683 | $16,706 | $1,800 | $16,180 | $15,122 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,922 | $17,272 | $1,300 | $13,914 | $17,234 |
| Alcorn State University | $8,785 | $8,785 | $1,672 | $13,786 | $13,786 |
| Jackson State University | $8,965 | $11,965 | $1,400 | $32,987 | $32,987 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $7,692 | $7,692 | $2,000 | $12,756 | $12,756 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $1,571 | $14,928 | $13,483 |
| Texas Southern University | $8,637 | $21,473 | $1,654 | $18,828 | $24,698 |
| Average | $9,363 | $16,693 | $1,642 | $16,342 | $16,922 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,363 for in-state students and $16,693 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) are increased by 2.62% 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 $22,590 and Grambling State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,140 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Alabama A & M University | $10,024 | $18,634 | $10,024 | $18,634 |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 | $19,576 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $9,019 | $17,029 | $9,375 | $17,955 |
| Grambling State University | $7,683 | $16,706 | $7,683 | $16,706 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,842 | $17,192 | $9,922 | $17,272 |
| Alcorn State University | $8,549 | $8,549 | $8,785 | $8,785 |
| Jackson State University | $8,795 | $9,795 | $8,965 | $11,965 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $7,912 | $7,912 | $7,692 | $7,692 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $11,299 | $26,874 |
| Texas Southern University | $8,637 | $20,397 | $8,637 | $21,473 |
| Average | $9,301 | $16,266 | $9,363 | $16,693 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,977 for state residents and $14,801 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) are decreased by -1.11% 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 $15,192 and Grambling State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,110.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Alabama A & M University | $11,542 | $21,574 | $9,010 | $16,606 |
| Alabama State University | $10,336 | $17,752 | $10,336 | $17,752 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $8,647 | $16,351 | $9,076 | $17,257 |
| Grambling State University | $7,416 | $16,439 | $7,416 | $16,439 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $10,658 | $17,104 | $10,738 | $17,184 |
| Alcorn State University | $9,263 | $9,263 | $9,520 | $9,520 |
| Jackson State University | $8,795 | $9,795 | $8,965 | $11,965 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,285 | $8,285 | $8,385 | $8,385 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $7,993 | $17,378 | $7,993 | $17,378 |
| Texas Southern University | $8,328 | $15,728 | $8,328 | $15,528 |
| Average | $9,126 | $14,967 | $8,977 | $14,801 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is $16,342 when a student lives on campus and $16,922 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Alabama A & M University | $11,402 | $4,036 | $11,402 | $4,036 | $4,036 |
| Alabama State University | $7,816 | $3,392 | $7,816 | $5,130 | $5,130 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $9,194 | $4,198 | $5,450 | $5,318 | $5,318 |
| Grambling State University | $10,990 | $5,190 | $9,932 | $5,190 | $5,130 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $8,018 | $5,896 | $11,338 | $5,896 | $5,975 |
| Alcorn State University | $12,204 | $1,582 | $12,204 | $1,582 | $1,582 |
| Jackson State University | $14,341 | $18,646 | $14,341 | $18,646 | $18,646 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $8,956 | $3,800 | $8,956 | $3,800 | $2,300 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $10,317 | $4,611 | $8,872 | $4,611 | $4,125 |
| Texas Southern University | $12,800 | $6,028 | $18,670 | $6,028 | $6,028 |
| Average | $10,604 | $5,738 | $10,898 | $6,024 | $5,827 |
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