Paying for The University of Alabama

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$11,900 -0.34%	$33,200 2.79%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,740 -0.42%	$33,040 2.77%

The 2024 tuition & fees of The University of Alabama (The University of Alabama) are $11,900 for Alabama residents and $33,200 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $14,421. It could cover 43.44% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,961 for Alabama residents and $40,261 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

The University of Alabama's 4-year tuition is $48,304 for Alabama residents and $138,159 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $139,548 for Alabama residents and $229,403 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at The University of Alabama is $11,900 for Alabama residents and $33,200 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.34% for Alabama residents and increased by 2.79% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of The University of Alabama is $11,860 for Alabama residents and $34,125 for out-of-state students, a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

The University of Alabama Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,940	$32,300	$19,284
2023-2024	$11,900	$33,200	$20,682
Change % 2023-2024	-0.34%	2.79%	7.25%
2024-2025	$11,860	$34,125	$22,181

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,740 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $33,040. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at The University of Alabama is $11,690 for Alabama residents and $33,955 for out-of-state students , a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

The University of Alabama has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $24,080 for in-state and $44,470 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at The University of Alabama School of Law page.

The University of Alabama Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,790	$32,150	$19,284
2023-2024	$11,740	$33,040	$20,682
Change % 2023-2024	-0.42%	2.77%	7.25%
2024-2025	$11,690	$33,955	$22,181

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at The University of Alabama. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $545 for Alabama residents and $1,425 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $635 for Alabama residents and $1,660 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$545	$1,385
	2023-2024	$545	$1,425
	2024-2025	$545	$1,466
Graduate	2022-2023	$635	$1,610
	2023-2024	$635	$1,660
	2024-2025	$635	$1,712

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,682 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.25% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.74% compared to the previous year.

The The University of Alabama's 2024 on-campus COA is $33,382 for state residents and $54,682 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $33,862 for state residents and $55,162 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At The University of Alabama
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$11,900
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$33,200
Room & Board	$14,840	$14,564
Personal Expenses	$5,842	$6,598
Books & Supplies	$800
COA (In-State)	$33,382	$33,862
COA (Out-of-State)	$54,682	$55,162

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

The University of Alabama Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at The University of Alabama?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at The University of Alabama is $48,304 for Alabama residents and $138,159 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

The University of Alabama 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,970	$12,040	$12,111	$12,182	$48,304
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,728	$34,263	$34,808	$35,361	$138,159
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$12,040	$12,111	$12,182	$12,254	$48,588
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,263	$34,808	$35,361	$35,923	$140,355
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,111	$12,182	$12,254	$12,326	$48,874
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$34,808	$35,361	$35,923	$36,493	$142,585
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,182	$12,254	$12,326	$12,399	$49,162
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$35,361	$35,923	$36,493	$37,073	$144,850
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,254	$12,326	$12,399	$12,472	$49,451
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,923	$36,493	$37,073	$37,662	$147,152

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $139,548 for Alabama residents and $229,403 for out-of-state students.

The University of Alabama 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$33,965	$34,567	$35,232	$35,913	$139,548
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$55,723	$56,790	$57,884	$59,006	$229,403
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$34,567	$35,188	$35,869	$36,568	$142,071
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$56,790	$57,884	$59,006	$60,156	$233,837
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$35,188	$35,828	$36,527	$37,243	$144,672
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$57,884	$59,006	$60,156	$61,335	$238,382
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,828	$36,488	$37,204	$37,938	$147,352
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$59,006	$60,156	$61,335	$62,542	$243,040
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$36,488	$37,168	$37,902	$38,654	$150,112
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$60,156	$61,335	$62,542	$63,779	$247,813

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $81,864 for Alabama residents and $171,719 for out-of-state students.

The University of Alabama 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,544	$20,146	$20,811	$21,492	$81,864
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,302	$42,369	$43,463	$44,585	$171,719
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,146	$20,767	$21,448	$22,147	$84,387
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$42,369	$43,463	$44,585	$45,735	$176,153
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,767	$21,407	$22,106	$22,822	$86,988
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$43,463	$44,585	$45,735	$46,914	$180,698
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,407	$22,067	$22,783	$23,517	$89,668
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,585	$45,735	$46,914	$48,121	$185,356
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,067	$22,747	$23,481	$24,233	$92,428
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$45,735	$46,914	$48,121	$49,358	$190,129

	In-State	Out-of-State
The University of Alabama	$11,900	$33,200
University of Mississippi	$9,412	$26,980
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	$13,484	$31,974
University of Arkansas	$9,748	$28,772
Vanderbilt University	$63,946
University of Florida	$6,381	$28,659