Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Alabama State University is $11,248 for Alabama residents and $19,576 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.63% for Alabama residents and increased by 0.93% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Alabama State is $11,431 for Alabama residents and $19,758 for out-of-state students which is a 0.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 1.63% for Alabama residents and increased by 0.93% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $11,082 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 17.37% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Alabama schools with tuition changes from last year at Alabama colleges tuition change page.
Alabama State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,068 $19,396$9,442
2023-2024$11,248$19,576$11,082
Change % 2023-20241.63%0.93%17.37%
2024-2025$11,431$19,758$13,007
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Alabama State University - COA
Alabama State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Alabama State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $10,336 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $17,752 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Alabama State is $10,519 for Alabama residents and $17,934 for out-of-state students which is a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Alabama State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,156 $17,572$9,442
2023-2024$10,336$17,752$11,082
Change % 2023-20241.77%1.02%17.37%
2024-2025$10,519$17,934$13,007
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Alabama State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 Alabama State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $353 for Alabama residents and $700 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $419 for Alabama residents and $832 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$347$694
2023-2024$353$700
2024-2025$359$706
Graduate2022-2023$412$824
2023-2024$419$832
2024-2025$426$840
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Alabama State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Alabama State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Alabama State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Alabama State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Alabama State University$11,248$19,576
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff$9,019$17,029
Prairie View A & M University$11,299$26,874
Grambling State University$7,681$16,706
Alcorn State University$8,549$8,549
Jackson State University$9,090$10,110

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Alabama State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Alabama State is $45,444 for Alabama residents and $78,755 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Alabama State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$11,293$11,338$11,384$11,429$45,444
Out-of-State$19,621$19,666$19,711$19,757$78,755
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$11,338$11,384$11,429$11,475$45,626
Out-of-State$19,666$19,711$19,757$19,802$78,936
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$11,384$11,429$11,475$11,521$45,808
Out-of-State$19,711$19,757$19,802$19,848$79,118
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$11,429$11,475$11,521$11,567$45,991
Out-of-State$19,757$19,802$19,848$19,893$79,299
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$11,475$11,521$11,567$11,613$46,175
Out-of-State$19,802$19,848$19,893$19,939$79,482

Total College Costs Including 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 $100,426 for Alabama residents and $133,738 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Alabama State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Alabama State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,385$24,855$25,342$25,844$100,426
Out-of-State$32,713$33,183$33,669$34,172$133,738
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,855$25,342$25,844$26,364$102,406
Out-of-State$33,183$33,669$34,172$34,691$135,716
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,342$25,844$26,364$26,902$104,452
Out-of-State$33,669$34,172$34,691$35,229$137,761
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,844$26,364$26,902$27,458$106,568
Out-of-State$34,172$34,691$35,229$35,784$139,876
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,364$26,902$27,458$28,033$108,756
Out-of-State$34,691$35,229$35,784$36,359$142,063

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 92% 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 $58,422 for Alabama residents and $91,734 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Alabama State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Alabama State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,884$14,354$14,841$15,343$58,422
Out-of-State$22,212$22,682$23,168$23,671$91,734
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,354$14,841$15,343$15,863$60,402
Out-of-State$22,682$23,168$23,671$24,190$93,712
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,841$15,343$15,863$16,401$62,448
Out-of-State$23,168$23,671$24,190$24,728$95,757
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,343$15,863$16,401$16,957$64,564
Out-of-State$23,671$24,190$24,728$25,283$97,872
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$15,863$16,401$16,957$17,532$66,752
Out-of-State$24,190$24,728$25,283$25,858$100,059

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Alabama State University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Alabama State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,248$1,600$11,082$19,576$1,600 $11,082
Graduate$10,336 $1,600$11,082$17,752 $1,600$11,082
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