How much has Birmingham-Southern's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by -9.53% from 2012 ($44,634), where Birmingham-Southern's current cost is $40,380. In 2024, the COA is increased by 3.49% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $30,690 (2012) to $22,750 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 23.14% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from - (year 2012) to $8,400 (year 2024). The 2024 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Birmingham-Southern College.
Birmingham-Southern's tuition increase rate is lower than the Alabama's average increase rate of 31.86%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Birmingham-Southern College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased -9.53% for that period where the last year costs were $40,380. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 23.14% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $22,750. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Birmingham-Southern College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2012-13$30,690-
2013-14$30,690 0.00%
2014-15$31,888 3.90%
2015-16$33,128 3.89%
2016-17$34,448 3.98%
2017-18$35,804 3.94%
2018-19$17,650 -50.70%
2019-20$18,238 3.33%
2020-21$18,900 3.63%
2021-22$20,100 6.35%
2022-23$21,250 5.72%
2023-24$22,750 7.06%
Birmingham-Southern College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,062, and it has decreased -18.31% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,300-
2013-14$1,300 0.00%
2014-15$1,350 3.85%
2015-16$1,260 -6.67%
2016-17$1,260 0.00%
2017-18$1,260 0.00%
2018-19$1,260 0.00%
2019-20$1,260 0.00%
2020-21$1,260 0.00%
2021-22$1,000 -20.63%
2022-23$1,000 0.00%
2023-24$1,062 6.20%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 20.39% when a student lives on-campus facilities and -32.59% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Birmingham-Southern College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$12,644$12,644-
2013-14$13,480$13,480 6.61%
2014-15$13,730$13,830 1.85%
2015-16$14,122$15,622 2.86%
2016-17$14,692$16,192 4.04%
2017-18$15,350$16,850 4.48%
2018-19$15,490$16,990 0.91%
2019-20$15,592$17,092 0.66%
2020-21$15,670$17,590 0.50%
2021-22$16,370$18,290 4.47%
2022-23$16,770$18,270 2.44%
2023-24$16,568$17,716 -1.20%
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