Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,586. 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 | $11,248 | $19,576 |
| Housing & meals | $7,690 | $7,690 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Personal & travel | $3,392 | $3,392 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$344 | −$344 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,586 | $31,914 |
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
Alabama State University net price compared with other Alabama colleges
Alabama State University has the 15th-lowest average net price of 24 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 14 | Herzing University-Birmingham | $19,651 | 13% | $36,909 |
| 15 | Alabama State University | $20,435 | 30% | $34,502 |
| 16 | Spring Hill College | $20,449 | 52% | $51,500 |
| 17 | Faulkner University | $22,085 | 37% | $43,457 |
| 18 | University of Mobile | $22,382 | 57% | $43,611 |
| 19 | The University of Alabama | $22,420 | 73% | $59,221 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alabama colleges →
Why Alabama State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama State University | 98% | $20,435 | 30% | $34,502 | This school |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | 92% | $13,224 | 33% | $44,391 | |
| University of North Alabama | 87% | $12,170 | 55% | $45,415 | |
| Troy University | 96% | $16,527 | 50% | $42,062 | |
| Athens State University | — | — | — | $50,273 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Alabama State University would cost you $7,211 more per year than Auburn University at Montgomery, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Alabama State University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$1,548).
- Auburn University at Montgomery gives aided families $4,978 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alabama resident | Alabama State University | AUM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,248 | $9,700 | +$1,548 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,500 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $7,690 | $7,368 | +$322 |
| Personal & travel | $3,392 | $4,478 | −$1,086 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$344 | −$1,693 | +$1,349 |
| Sticker price | $23,586 | $21,353 | +$2,233 |
| Average grants | −$3,151 | −$8,129 | +$4,978 |
| You pay | $20,435 | $13,224 | +$7,211 |
“+” means Alabama State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Alabama State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Alabama State University?
Tuition and fees are $11,248 a year for Alabama residents and $19,576 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Alabama State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,586 a year for Alabama residents living on campus and about $31,914 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Alabama State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,435 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $19,711; $48–75k pay $21,508; $110k+ pay $19,031. These figures are for Alabama residents.
How much debt do Alabama State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,500, and 12.8% 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 State University overview