2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Alabama is $12,691 for Residents and $22,525 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Alabama is $12,691 for Alabama residents and $22,525 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Alabama, the average tuition & fees are $17,212 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Alabama is $10,054 for Alabama residents and $21,097 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Alabama, the average graduate tuition is $13,636.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $12,745 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $14,445. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Alabama is $27,876 for residents and $37,710 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $32,510. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $16,018 for Alabama residents and $19,681 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Alabama
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$27,876$37,710
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$16,018$19,681
Private 4 Years Colleges$32,510

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Alabama, 84 schools out of 84 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 43 public and 41 private colleges in Alabama. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Alabama is $10,381 for Alabama residents and $20,215 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,262
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $5,126 for residents and $8,790 for out-of-state students.
2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Alabama
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$10,381$20,215
Private 4 Years Colleges$16,262
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$5,126$8,790
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)$15,522

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Alabama, 38 schools out of 84 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Alabama is $8,918 for Alabama residents and $19,961 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $12,820
2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Alabama
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$8,918$19,961
Private Schools$12,820

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Alabama is $370 for Alabama residents and $817 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $607
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $463 for Alabama residents and $1,030 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $654
2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Alabama
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges$370$817
Private 4 Years Colleges$607
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$132$254
Graduate
Public Schools$463$1,030
Private Schools$654

Average Living Costs at colleges in Alabama

At colleges in Alabama, the average living cost is $12,745 when a student lives on campus facility and $14,445 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Alabama
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$11,938$14,415
Private Schools$14,224$14,495

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Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Alabama
Samford University
$36,725
Auburn University
$32,960
The University of Alabama
$32,300
University of Alabama in Huntsville
$24,770
Jacksonville State University
$21,912
Highest Graduate Tuition in Alabama
Auburn University
$32,942
The University of Alabama
$32,150
University of Montevallo
$26,532
University of Alabama in Huntsville
$25,484
Tuskegee University
$23,398

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