Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other Alabama schools with tuition changes from last year at Alabama colleges tuition change page.
U of South Alabama Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,116 $17,732$13,289
2023-2024$9,676$18,652$14,113
Change % 2023-20246.14%5.19%6.20%
2024-2025$10,270$19,620$14,988
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of South Alabama - COA
University of South Alabama - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of South Alabama - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,624 $17,048$13,289
2023-2024$9,040$17,680$14,113
Change % 2023-20244.82%3.71%6.20%
2024-2025$9,476$18,335$14,988
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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.
University of South Alabama - 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 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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$359$718
2023-2024$381$755
2024-2025$404$794
Graduate2022-2023$468$936
2023-2024$491$971
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.
University of South Alabama - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of South Alabama - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-of-State
University of South Alabama$9,676$18,652
Coastal Carolina University$11,640$29,628
Georgia Southern University$5,905$16,959
Texas State University$11,450$23,210
University of Louisiana at Monroe$9,190$21,290
University of Arkansas at Little Rock$8,455$19,210

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of South Alabama?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of South Alabama is $42,012 for Alabama residents and $80,698 for out-of-state students.
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$9,996$10,327$10,668$11,021$42,012
Out-of-State$19,242$19,851$20,479$21,126$80,698
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$10,327$10,668$11,021$11,385$43,401
Out-of-State$19,851$20,479$21,126$21,795$83,250
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,668$11,021$11,385$11,762$44,836
Out-of-State$20,479$21,126$21,795$22,484$85,884
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$11,021$11,385$11,762$12,151$46,319
Out-of-State$21,126$21,795$22,484$23,195$88,600
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$11,385$11,762$12,151$12,553$47,851
Out-of-State$21,795$22,484$23,195$23,929$91,403

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 $110,952 for Alabama residents and $149,638 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of South Alabama.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,545$27,315$27,874$28,447$110,952
Out-of-State$35,791$36,839$37,933$39,075$149,638
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,315$28,122$28,696$29,284$114,266
Out-of-State$36,839$37,933$39,075$40,269$154,115
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,122$28,969$29,558$30,161$117,746
Out-of-State$37,933$39,075$40,269$41,517$158,794
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,969$29,859$30,463$31,082$121,405
Out-of-State$39,075$40,269$41,517$42,825$163,686
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,859$30,795$31,415$32,050$125,255
Out-of-State$40,269$41,517$42,825$44,196$168,807

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 87% 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 $78,880 for Alabama residents and $117,566 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of South Alabama.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$18,527$19,297$19,856$20,429$78,880
Out-of-State$27,773$28,821$29,915$31,057$117,566
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$19,297$20,104$20,678$21,266$82,194
Out-of-State$28,821$29,915$31,057$32,251$122,043
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$20,104$20,951$21,540$22,143$85,674
Out-of-State$29,915$31,057$32,251$33,499$126,722
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,951$21,841$22,445$23,064$89,333
Out-of-State$31,057$32,251$33,499$34,807$131,614
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,841$22,777$23,397$24,032$93,183
Out-of-State$32,251$33,499$34,807$36,178$136,735

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 University of South Alabama.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
University of South Alabama 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$9,676$2,020$14,113$18,652$2,020 $14,113
Graduate$9,040 $2,020$14,113$17,680 $2,020$14,113
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