Paying for University of South Alabama

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,676 6.14%	$18,652 5.19%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,040 4.82%	$17,680 3.71%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of South Alabama (U of South Alabama) are $9,676 for Alabama residents and $18,652 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at U of South Alabama.

87% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,018. It could cover 42.99% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,791 for Alabama residents and $26,767 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of South Alabama's 4-year tuition is $42,012 for Alabama residents and $80,698 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $110,952 for Alabama residents and $149,638 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 University of South Alabama is $9,676 for Alabama residents and $18,652 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 6.14% for Alabama residents and increased by 5.19% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of U of South Alabama is $10,270 for Alabama residents and $19,620 for out-of-state students, a 5.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of South Alabama Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,116	$17,732	$13,289
2023-2024	$9,676	$18,652	$14,113
Change % 2023-2024	6.14%	5.19%	6.20%
2024-2025	$10,270	$19,620	$14,988

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,040 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $17,680. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of South Alabama is $9,476 for Alabama residents and $18,335 for out-of-state students , a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of South Alabama has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $35,149 for in-state and $69,356 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of South Alabama College of Medicine page.

U of South Alabama Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,624	$17,048	$13,289
2023-2024	$9,040	$17,680	$14,113
Change % 2023-2024	4.82%	3.71%	6.20%
2024-2025	$9,476	$18,335	$14,988

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 U of South Alabama. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $374 for Alabama residents and $748 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $480 for Alabama residents and $960 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$359	$718
	2023-2024	$374	$748
	2024-2025	$390	$779
Graduate	2022-2023	$468	$936
	2023-2024	$480	$960
	2024-2025	$492	$985

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,113 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.20% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 10.52% compared to the previous year.

The U of South Alabama's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,809 for state residents and $34,785 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $28,041 for state residents and $37,017 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At U of South Alabama
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,676
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$18,652
Room & Board	$8,830	$11,062
Personal Expenses	$5,283	$5,283
Books & Supplies	$2,020
COA (In-State)	$25,809	$28,041
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,785	$37,017

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.

U of South Alabama Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of South Alabama?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of South Alabama is $42,012 for Alabama residents and $80,698 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.

U of South Alabama 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,996	$10,327	$10,668	$11,021	$42,012
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,242	$19,851	$20,479	$21,126	$80,698
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,327	$10,668	$11,021	$11,385	$43,401
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,851	$20,479	$21,126	$21,795	$83,250
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,668	$11,021	$11,385	$11,762	$44,836
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,479	$21,126	$21,795	$22,484	$85,884
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,021	$11,385	$11,762	$12,151	$46,319
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,126	$21,795	$22,484	$23,195	$88,600
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,385	$11,762	$12,151	$12,553	$47,851
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,795	$22,484	$23,195	$23,929	$91,403

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 $110,952 for Alabama residents and $149,638 for out-of-state students.

U of South Alabama 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,545	$27,315	$27,874	$28,447	$110,952
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,791	$36,839	$37,933	$39,075	$149,638
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,315	$28,122	$28,696	$29,284	$114,266
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,839	$37,933	$39,075	$40,269	$154,115
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,122	$28,969	$29,558	$30,161	$117,746
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,933	$39,075	$40,269	$41,517	$158,794
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,969	$29,859	$30,463	$31,082	$121,405
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,075	$40,269	$41,517	$42,825	$163,686
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,859	$30,795	$31,415	$32,050	$125,255
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,269	$41,517	$42,825	$44,196	$168,807

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 87% 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 $78,880 for Alabama residents and $117,566 for out-of-state students.

U of South Alabama 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,527	$19,297	$19,856	$20,429	$78,880
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,773	$28,821	$29,915	$31,057	$117,566
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,297	$20,104	$20,678	$21,266	$82,194
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,821	$29,915	$31,057	$32,251	$122,043
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,104	$20,951	$21,540	$22,143	$85,674
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$29,915	$31,057	$32,251	$33,499	$126,722
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,951	$21,841	$22,445	$23,064	$89,333
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,057	$32,251	$33,499	$34,807	$131,614
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,841	$22,777	$23,397	$24,032	$93,183
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,251	$33,499	$34,807	$36,178	$136,735

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of South Alabama	$9,676	$18,652
Troy University	$9,792	$19,584
The University of Texas at Arlington	$11,727	$29,659
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	$9,617	$22,067
Georgia Southern University	$5,905	$16,959
Georgia State University	$8,478	$23,709