Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,153. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Alabama residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,024 | $18,634 |
| Housing & meals | $11,402 | $11,402 |
| Books & supplies | $2,192 | $2,192 |
| Personal & travel | $3,864 | $3,864 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$329 | −$329 |
| Total cost of attendance | $27,153 | $35,763 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
AAMU net price compared with other Alabama colleges
AAMU has the 9th-lowest average net price of 24 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jacksonville State University | $14,279 | 55% | $45,235 |
| 6 | Stillman College | $15,258 | 25% | $35,421 |
| 7 | Talladega College | $15,560 | 31% | $32,229 |
| 8 | Troy University | $16,527 | 50% | $42,062 |
| 9 | Alabama A & M University | $17,621 | 24% | $40,628 |
| 10 | University of South Alabama | $17,648 | 53% | $49,379 |
| 11 | University of Montevallo | $17,683 | 54% | $42,957 |
| 12 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | $18,749 | 64% | $54,501 |
| 13 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | $18,796 | 64% | $61,767 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alabama colleges →
Why AAMU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | 58% | $17,621 | 24% | $40,628 | This school |
| Athens State University | — | — | — | $50,273 | |
| University of West Alabama | 43% | $12,684 | 35% | $44,232 | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | $18,796 | 64% | $61,767 | |
| Jacksonville State University | 78% | $14,279 | 55% | $45,235 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
AAMU cost questions
How much is tuition at AAMU?
Tuition and fees are $10,024 a year for Alabama residents and $18,634 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending AAMU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $27,153 a year for Alabama residents living on campus and about $35,763 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at AAMU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,621 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,500; $48–75k pay $19,622; $110k+ pay $20,364. These figures are for Alabama residents.
How much debt do AAMU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,600, and 12.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Alabama A & M University overview