Alabama State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,068

Cost of attendance at Alabama State University in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,396

Cost of attendance at Alabama State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Alabama State University was $12,875. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Alabama State

Alabama State net price calculator

$12,875

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Alabama and nationwide.

Alabama's average	$15,805
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Alabama State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,875	$407 (3%)	$12,877	$14,170	$13,992	$20,568	$21,938
2021	$13,282	$194 (1%)	$19,581	$19,396	$19,853	$19,620	$17,559
2020	$13,476	$447 (3%)	$13,531	$13,696	$15,166	$11,878	$13,573
2019	$13,029	$702 (6%)	$11,344	$14,855	$18,390	$18,863	$14,833
2018	$12,327	$469 (4%)	$12,290	$12,332	$16,107	$16,650	$15,782
2017	$12,796	$1,819 (17%)	$14,111	$15,140	$17,492	$19,079	$18,902
2016	$10,977	$72	$13,573	$11,790	$16,857	$18,015	$18,100
2015	$10,905	$298 (3%)	$12,976	$14,259	$16,757	$18,132	$18,184
2014	$10,607	--	$12,342	$10,811	$11,362	$13,079	$2,948

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Alabama State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,118	$902 (4%)	$11,068	$12,450	$1,600
2021	$24,216	No change	$11,068	$11,548	$1,600
2020	$24,216	No change	$11,068	$11,548	$1,600
2019	$24,216	No change	$11,068	$11,548	$1,600
2018	$24,216	$1,848 (8%)	$11,068	$11,548	$1,600
2017	$22,368	$247 (1%)	$9,220	$11,548	$1,600
2016	$22,121	$1,309 (6%)	$8,973	$11,548	$1,600
2015	$20,812	No change	$8,720	$10,492	$1,600
2014	$20,812	$788 (4%)	$8,720	$10,492	$1,600
2013	$20,024	--	$7,932	$10,492	$1,600

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Alabama State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,079 dormitories available to its students at $3,500 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Alabama State is $389 per month.
Does Alabama State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Alabama State for one academic year is $2,550, which works out to $283 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Alabama State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Alabama State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,392

If living off-campus, with family: $5,130

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,130
How much is Alabama State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $25 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Alabama State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Alabama State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$347	$412
For out-of-state students	$694	$824

Housing and Meal

Alabama State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Alabama State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$2,550	$3,500	N/A	19	2,079
2021	$2,550	$3,500	N/A	19	2,079
2020	$2,076	$3,346	N/A	19	2,491
2019	$2,076	$3,346	N/A	19	2,491
2018	$2,076	$3,346	N/A	19	2,491
2017	$2,076	$3,346	N/A	19	2,491
2016	$2,076	$3,346	N/A	19	2,476

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Alabama State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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