Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $33,382. 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 | $12,180 | $34,172 |
| Housing & meals | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| Books & supplies | $800 | $800 |
| Personal & travel | $5,842 | $5,842 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$280 | −$280 |
| Total cost of attendance | $33,382 | $55,374 |
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
The University of Alabama net price compared with other Alabama colleges
The University of Alabama has the 19th-lowest average net price of 24 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 | Huntingdon College | $22,566 | 48% | $49,601 |
| 21 | Auburn University | $24,323 | 82% | $65,337 |
| 22 | Oakwood University | $25,669 | 45% | $42,488 |
| 23 | Samford University | $32,622 | 77% | $58,469 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alabama colleges →
Why The University of Alabama costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | 77% | $22,420 | 73% | $59,221 | This school |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 88% | $18,749 | 64% | $54,501 | |
| Jacksonville State University | 78% | $14,279 | 55% | $45,235 | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | $18,796 | 64% | $61,767 | |
| Auburn University | 46% | $24,323 | 82% | $65,337 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
The University of Alabama would cost you $3,671 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham, on average.
- Higher sticker price at The University of Alabama, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$3,082).
- The University of Alabama gives aided families $1,566 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alabama resident | The University of Alabama | UAB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $12,180 | $9,098 | +$3,082 |
| Books & supplies | $800 | $1,200 | −$400 |
| Housing & meals | $14,840 | $13,590 | +$1,250 |
| Personal & travel | $5,842 | $5,757 | +$85 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$280 | −$1,500 | +$1,220 |
| Sticker price | $33,382 | $28,145 | +$5,237 |
| Average grants | −$10,962 | −$9,396 | −$1,566 |
| You pay | $22,420 | $18,749 | +$3,671 |
“+” means The University of Alabama 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.
The University of Alabama cost questions
How much is tuition at The University of Alabama?
Tuition and fees are $12,180 a year for Alabama residents and $34,172 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending The University of Alabama?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $33,382 a year for Alabama residents living on campus and about $55,374 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at The University of Alabama?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,420 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $19,169; $48–75k pay $22,258; $110k+ pay $26,729. These figures are for Alabama residents.
How much debt do The University of Alabama graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,986, and 4.0% 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 The University of Alabama overview