Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,145. 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 | $9,098 | $22,562 |
| Housing & meals | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $5,757 | $5,757 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,500 | −$1,500 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,145 | $41,609 |
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
UAB net price compared with other Alabama colleges
UAB has the 12th-lowest average net price of 24 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alabama colleges →
Why UAB costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 88% | $18,749 | 64% | $54,501 | This school |
| Troy University | 96% | $16,527 | 50% | $42,062 | |
| University of North Alabama | 87% | $12,170 | 55% | $45,415 | |
| Jacksonville State University | 78% | $14,279 | 55% | $45,235 | |
| University of South Alabama | 71% | $17,648 | 53% | $49,379 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Alabama at Birmingham would cost you $2,222 more per year than Troy University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Alabama at Birmingham, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$5,594).
- University of Alabama at Birmingham gives aided families $2,758 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alabama resident | UAB | TROY | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,098 | $10,176 | −$1,078 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,366 | −$166 |
| Housing & meals | $13,590 | $7,996 | +$5,594 |
| Personal & travel | $5,757 | $5,004 | +$753 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,500 | −$1,377 | −$123 |
| Sticker price | $28,145 | $23,165 | +$4,980 |
| Average grants | −$9,396 | −$6,638 | −$2,758 |
| You pay | $18,749 | $16,527 | +$2,222 |
“+” means UAB 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.
UAB cost questions
How much is tuition at UAB?
Tuition and fees are $9,098 a year for Alabama residents and $22,562 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending UAB?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,145 a year for Alabama residents living on campus and about $41,609 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at UAB?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,749 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,172; $48–75k pay $19,161; $110k+ pay $22,597. These figures are for Alabama residents.
How much debt do UAB graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,832, and 4.8% 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham overview