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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$15,540
($7,492)
Graduate
(in-state)
$16,993
($10,260)
Books & Supplies $1,592
On-Campus Living Costs $13,718
Off-Campus Living Costs $15,879

Average Costs of Attendance at Alabama Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $30,850 when a student lives on campus and $33,011 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $7,492 for Alabama residents and $15,540 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $13,718 when a student lives on campus and $15,879 when living off campus.
2024-2025 Average Cost of Attendance
Alabama Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$22,802 (In-State)
$30,850 (Out-of-State)
$24,962 (In-State)
$33,011 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$7,492 (In-State)
$15,540 (Out-of-State)
$7,492 (In-State)
$15,540 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,592$1,592
Living Costs$13,718$15,879
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Alabama Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Alabama colleges and universities is $7,492 for in-state students and $15,540 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.92% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Alabama Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$7,063$7,230 $7,370$7,492
Out-Of-State$14,758$14,889 $15,248$15,540
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Alabama Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Alabama colleges and universities is $10,260 for in-state students and $16,993 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 0.56% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Alabama Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$9,734$9,892 $10,239$10,260
Out-Of-State$16,836$16,853 $16,898$16,993
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Alabama Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Alabama colleges and universities is $1,592. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -2.26% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Alabama Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
Books & Supplies$1,440$1,455 $1,629$1,592
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Alabama Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Alabama colleges and universities is $13,718 when a student lives on campus and $15,879 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.71% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 3.07% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Living Costs
Alabama Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
On-Campus$12,299$12,623 $13,101$13,718
Off-Campus$13,155$13,954 $15,406$15,879
[Chart] Living Costs - Alabama Colleges