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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$15,341
($7,588)
Graduate
(in-state)
$16,633
($10,239)
Books & Supplies $1,547
On-Campus Living Costs $13,200
Off-Campus Living Costs $15,622

Average Costs of Attendance at Alabama Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $30,088 when a student lives on campus and $32,510 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $7,588 for Alabama residents and $15,341 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $13,200 when a student lives on campus and $15,622 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Alabama Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$22,335 (In-State)
$30,088 (Out-of-State)
$24,756 (In-State)
$32,510 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$7,588 (In-State)
$15,341 (Out-of-State)
$7,588 (In-State)
$15,341 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,547$1,547
Living Costs$13,200$15,622
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Alabama Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Alabama colleges and universities is $7,588 for in-state students and $15,341 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 2.75% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Alabama Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$7,216$7,277 $7,429$7,588
Out-Of-State$14,994$14,804 $14,931$15,341
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Alabama Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Alabama colleges and universities is $10,239 for in-state students and $16,633 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -1.31% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Alabama Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$9,600$9,734 $9,892$10,239
Out-Of-State$16,544$16,836 $16,853$16,633
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Alabama Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Alabama colleges and universities is $1,547. The books & supplies costs are increased by 10.74% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Alabama Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,407$1,405 $1,397$1,547
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Alabama Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Alabama colleges and universities is $13,200 when a student lives on campus and $15,622 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 3.58% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 9.47% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Alabama Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$12,286$12,418 $12,745$13,200
Off-Campus$13,170$13,553 $14,270$15,622
[Chart] Living Costs - Alabama Colleges