UA 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,620

Cost of attendance at The University of Alabama 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

$31,090

Cost of attendance at The University of Alabama 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 The University of Alabama was $21,263. 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 UA

UA net price calculator

$21,263

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 UA 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	$21,263	$745 (4%)	$18,338	$20,121	$21,957	$23,830	$24,948
2021	$20,518	$105	$17,523	$19,434	$21,649	$23,957	$23,605
2020	$20,623	$158	$19,322	$19,863	$23,284	$24,108	$25,509
2019	$20,465	$472 (2%)	$18,515	$20,541	$22,457	$24,789	$25,199
2018	$19,993	$140	$18,628	$20,141	$22,688	$24,419	$25,088
2017	$20,133	$1,319 (7%)	$18,686	$20,013	$22,425	$23,666	$24,578
2016	$18,814	$121	$17,263	$19,279	$21,309	$22,594	$23,599
2015	$18,935	$813 (4%)	$17,957	$18,895	$20,583	$23,359	$23,339
2014	$19,748	--	$18,077	$20,349	$21,911	$23,836	$24,090

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of The University of Alabama'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	$31,024	$26	$11,620	$18,604	$800
2021	$31,050	$1,034 (3%)	$11,620	$18,430	$1,000
2020	$30,016	$144	$10,780	$18,236	$1,000
2019	$29,872	$448 (2%)	$10,780	$17,892	$1,200
2018	$29,424	$588 (2%)	$10,780	$17,444	$1,200
2017	$28,836	$414 (1%)	$10,470	$17,166	$1,200
2016	$28,422	$1,217 (4%)	$10,170	$17,052	$1,200
2015	$27,205	$805 (3%)	$9,826	$16,179	$1,200
2014	$26,400	$317 (1%)	$9,450	$15,750	$1,200
2013	$26,717	--	$9,200	$16,417	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does UA provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 9,385 dormitories available to its students at $5,900 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UA is $656 per month.
Does UA provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UA for one academic year is $4,234, which works out to $470 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UA estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UA 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: $4,670

If living off-campus, with family: $5,742

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,670
How much is UA application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UA offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

The University of Alabama cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$545	$615
For out-of-state students	$1,330	$1,550

Housing and Meal

The University of Alabama 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 The University of Alabama for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,234	$5,900	N/A	9,385
2021	$4,112	$5,900	N/A	8,443
2020	$3,936	$5,900	N/A	8,548
2019	$3,802	$5,750	N/A	8,262
2018	$3,674	$5,750	N/A	8,449
2017	$3,550	$5,700	N/A	8,519
2016	$3,430	$5,600	N/A	8,400

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The University of Alabama 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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