The average tuition & fees of Alabama colleges is $7,688 for Alabama residents and $14,649 for students from other States.
Samford University has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $40,150 and Huntsville Bible College has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $4,730.
For graduate programs,
Auburn University has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $34,922 and
Columbia Southern University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $6,224 in Alabama.
The average COA of Alabama 4-year colleges in 2025 is $26,969 for Alabama residents and $38,020 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2025 Average cost of Attendance for Alabama Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$11,063 | $22,113 |
$10,260 | $21,493 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,127 | $1,127 |
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| Room & Board | $14,780 | $14,780 |
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| COA | $26,969 | $38,020 | $26,167 | $37,400 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Alabama, 74 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Alabama colleges is $7,688 for Alabama residents and $14,649 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.
The Alabama tuition & fees have risen 2.60% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Alabama schools with tuition changes from last year at Alabama colleges tuition change page.
2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Alabama Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$9,976 | $19,835 |
$5,132 | $9,280 |
$17,266 | $16,259 |
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| 2022 |
$10,237 | $20,484 |
$5,039 | $8,879 |
$16,549 | $16,469 |
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| 2023 |
$10,450 | $20,949 |
$5,183 | $9,061 |
$16,141 | $17,957 |
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| 2024 |
$10,747 | $21,553 |
$5,205 | $9,100 |
$16,718 | $18,156 |
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| 2025 |
$11,063 | $22,113 |
$5,264 | $9,180 |
$16,971 | $17,040 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
34 Alabama colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Alabama colleges is $10,260 for Alabama residents and $21,493 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 100.42% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2025 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Alabama Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$9,600 | $20,290 | $13,047 |
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| 2022 |
$9,734 | $20,450 | $13,674 |
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| 2023 |
$9,892 | $20,935 | $13,492 |
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| 2024 |
$10,239 | $21,404 | $12,922 |
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| 2025 |
$10,260 | $21,493 | $13,287 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Alabama colleges in 2025 is $1,127. The books & supplies cost rose 91.95% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2025 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2025 Average Books & Supplies cost for Alabama Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2021 | $1,249 |
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| 2022 | $1,243 |
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| 2023 | $1,191 |
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| 2024 | $1,226 |
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| 2025 | $1,127 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Alabama colleges in 2025 is $14,780 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $16,447 living off campus. 34 schools have on-campus living facilities in Alabama State. The on-campus living cost rose 104.04% and off-campus cost rose 103.19% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2025 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2025 Average Living cost for Alabama Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2021 | $13,620 | $14,774 |
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| 2022 | $13,714 | $14,927 |
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| 2023 | $14,034 | $15,089 |
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| 2024 | $14,206 | $15,939 |
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| 2025 | $14,780 | $16,447 |
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