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Alabama Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution (A to Z)

There are 99 colleges in Alabama - 41 public and 56 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2020 tuition & fees distribution for colleges and universities located in Alabama State. The chart is arranged from left to right in alphabetical order by college name (a to z). You may want to see detail tuition and other costs information by clicking bar in the chart for your desired school.
Alabama Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution

2020 Costs of Attendance (COA)

The average COA of Alabama universities and colleges in 2020 is $20,343 for Alabama residents and $26,305 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
Table. 2020 Average Costs of Attendance for Alabama Universities and Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $6,785$12,747 $9,516$19,153
Books & Supplies$1,443$1,443
Room & Board$12,115$12,115
COA$20,343$26,305$23,074$32,711
2019-2020 Average Cost of Attendance For Alabama

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Alabama State, 96 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Alabama colleges is $6,785 for Alabama residents and $12,747 for students from other States for academic year 2019-2020. The Alabama tuition & fees have risen 3.48% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Alabama Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
4 Years or High2-4 Years4 Years or High2-4 Years
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2016 $8,769$17,503 $4,253$7,516 $15,917$13,759
2017 $9,115$18,294 $4,530$8,007 $16,458$15,043
2018 $9,458$18,866 $4,574$8,063 $16,758$14,424
2019 $9,914$19,789 $4,942$8,780 $16,997$13,973
2020 $10,315$20,478 $5,020$8,881 $17,339$13,737
2019-2020 Average Undergraduate Programs Tuition & Fees For Alabama

Expensive Alabama Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

Spring Hill College$40,648
Samford University$32,850
Auburn University$31,124
The University of Alabama$30,250
University of Montevallo$26,728

Inexpensive Alabama Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

Huntsville Bible College$4,490
Columbia Southern University$5,655
Selma University$7,280
Amridge University$9,950
Concordia College Alabama$10,320
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

In Alabama State, 33 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of Alabama colleges in 2020 is $9,516 for Alabama residents and $19,153 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 97.27% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Alabama Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
2016 $8,474$17,203$11,910
2017 $8,737$17,891$12,360
2018 $9,363$18,972$11,883
2019 $9,693$19,691$11,643
2020 $9,516$19,153$11,714
2019-2020 Average Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees For Alabama

Expensive Graduate Schools in Alabama

Auburn University$31,160
The University of Alabama$30,250
University of Alabama in Huntsville$25,256
University of Montevallo$23,868
Tuskegee University$22,614

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in Alabama

Selma University$1,880
Columbia Southern University$3,915
Huntsville Bible College$4,580
Heritage Christian University$5,112
University of Mobile$9,200
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of Alabama colleges in 2020 is $1,443. The books & supplies costs rose 100.21% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
Table. 2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs for Alabama Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2016$1,266
2017$1,386
2018$1,393
2019$1,440
2020$1,443
2019-2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs For Alabama

2020 Average Living Costs

The average living costs of Alabama colleges in 2020 is $12,115 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $12,092 living off campus. 37 schools have on-campus living facilities in Alabama State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 103.24% and off-campus costs rose 103.01% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Living Costs for Alabama Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2016$10,896$11,480
2017$11,200$11,760
2018$11,423$11,584
2019$11,735$11,738
2020$12,115$12,092
2019-2020 Average Living Costs For Alabama

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