2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Alabama is $12,971 for Residents and $23,729 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Alabama is $12,971 for Alabama residents and $23,729 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Alabama, the average tuition & fees are $17,743 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Alabama is $10,414 for Alabama residents and $21,579 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Alabama, the average graduate tuition is $13,079.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,200 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,622. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Alabama is $29,131 for residents and $39,889 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $32,477. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,575 for Alabama residents and $21,355 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Alabama
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$29,131	$39,889
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$17,575	$21,355
Private 4 Years Colleges	$32,477

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Alabama, 83 out of 84 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 42 public and 42 private colleges in Alabama. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Alabama is $10,661 for Alabama residents and $21,419 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,753

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $5,216 for residents and $8,995 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Alabama
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$10,661	$21,419
Private 4 Years Colleges	$16,753
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$5,216	$8,995
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$15,843

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Alabama, 39 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Alabama is $9,187 for Alabama residents and $20,352 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $12,136

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Alabama
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$9,187	$20,352
Private Schools	$12,136

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Alabama is $377 for Alabama residents and $832 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $603

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $484 for Alabama residents and $1,067 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $614

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Alabama
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$377	$832
Private 4 Years Colleges	$603
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$129	$256
Graduate
Public Schools	$484	$1,067
Private Schools	$614

Average Living Costs at colleges in Alabama

At colleges in Alabama, the average living cost is $13,200 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,622 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Alabama
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$12,910	$15,854
Private Schools	$13,691	$15,245

Most Searched Alabama Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

The University of Alabama Public, four-years | Tuscaloosa
Auburn University Public, four-years | Auburn
University of Alabama at Birmingham Public, four-years | Birmingham
Alabama A & M University Public, four-years | Normal
University of Alabama in Huntsville Public, four-years | Huntsville
Samford University Private, four-years | Birmingham
Troy University Public, four-years | Troy
Alabama State University Public, four-years | Montgomery
University of South Alabama Public, four-years | Mobile
Lawson State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Birmingham

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Graduate

Alabama A & M University Public, four-years | Normal
Selma University Private, four-years | Selma
University of Alabama in Huntsville Public, four-years | Huntsville
Athens State University Public, four-years | Athens
The University of Alabama Public, four-years | Tuscaloosa
Troy University Public, four-years | Troy
University of Montevallo Public, four-years | Montevallo
University of West Alabama Public, four-years | Livingston
University of South Alabama Public, four-years | Mobile
University of North Alabama Public, four-years | Florence

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Online Schools

University of North Alabama Public, four-years | Florence
Columbia Southern University Private, four-years | Orange Beach
University of Montevallo Public, four-years | Montevallo
Jefferson State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Birmingham
Athens State University Public, four-years | Athens
Coastal Alabama Community College Public, 2-4 years | Bay Minette
Herzing University-Birmingham Private, four-years | Birmingham
Stillman College Private, four-years | Tuscaloosa
Bevill State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Jasper
Amridge University Private, four-years | Montgomery

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Technical Colleges

Columbia Southern University Private, four-years | Orange Beach
Brown Beauty Barber School Private, Less than 2-years | Bessemer
Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham Private, Less than 2-years | Hoover
Blue Cliff Career College Private, Less than 2-years | Mobile
Alabama School of Nail Technology & Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Jackson
University Academy of Hair Design Private, Less than 2-years | Tuscaloosa
Midfield Institute of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Midfield
Fortis College Private, Less than 2-years | Mobile
Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville Private, Less than 2-years | Madison
Fortis College-Foley Private, Less than 2-years | Foley

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Alabama is $12,971 for Residents and $23,729 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Alabama

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Alabama

Highest Graduate Tuition in Alabama