Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of South Alabama is $9,676 for Alabama residents and $18,652 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 6.14% for Alabama residents and increased by 5.19% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of South Alabama is $10,270 for Alabama residents and $19,620 for out-of-state students which is a 5.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 6.14% for Alabama residents and increased by 5.19% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,113 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.20% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 10.52% compared to the previous year.
U of South Alabama Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $9,116 |
$17,732 | $13,289 |
2023-2024 | $9,676 | $18,652 | $14,113 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 6.14% | 5.19% | 6.20% |
2024-2025 | $10,270 | $19,620 | $14,988 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,040 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $17,680 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of South Alabama is $9,476 for Alabama residents and $18,335 for out-of-state students which is a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of South Alabama has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $35,149 for in-state and $69,356 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at
University of South Alabama College of Medicine page.
U of South Alabama Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $8,624 |
$17,048 | $13,289 |
2023-2024 | $9,040 | $17,680 | $14,113 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 4.82% | 3.71% | 6.20% |
2024-2025 | $9,476 | $18,335 | $14,988 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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 U of South Alabama. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $381 for Alabama residents and $755 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $491 for Alabama residents and $971 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $359 | $718 |
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2023-2024 | $381 | $755 |
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2024-2025 | $404 | $794 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $468 | $936 |
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2023-2024 | $491 | $971 |
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2024-2025 | $515 | $1,007 |
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.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of South Alabama and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of South Alabama and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
University of South Alabama | $9,676 | $18,652 |
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Coastal Carolina University | $11,640 | $29,628 |
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Georgia Southern University | $5,905 | $16,959 |
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Texas State University | $11,450 | $23,210 |
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University of Louisiana at Monroe | $9,190 | $21,290 |
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $8,455 | $19,210 |