Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,476. 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 | $10,116 | $19,092 |
| Housing & meals | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| Books & supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| Personal & travel | $5,283 | $5,283 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$773 | −$773 |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,476 | $34,452 |
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
University of South Alabama net price compared with other Alabama colleges
University of South Alabama has the 10th-lowest average net price of 24 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 14 | Herzing University-Birmingham | $19,651 | 13% | $36,909 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Alabama colleges →
Why University of South Alabama costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | 71% | $17,648 | 53% | $49,379 | This school |
| Jacksonville State University | 78% | $14,279 | 55% | $45,235 | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | $18,796 | 64% | $61,767 | |
| University of North Alabama | 87% | $12,170 | 55% | $45,415 | |
| Troy University | 96% | $16,527 | 50% | $42,062 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of South Alabama would cost you $3,369 more per year than Jacksonville State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of South Alabama, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$2,777).
- Jacksonville State University gives aided families $2,150 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Alabama resident | University of South Alabama | Jacksonville State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,116 | $12,894 | −$2,778 |
| Books & supplies | $2,020 | $998 | +$1,022 |
| Housing & meals | $8,830 | $8,894 | −$64 |
| Personal & travel | $5,283 | $2,506 | +$2,777 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$773 | −$1,035 | +$262 |
| Sticker price | $25,476 | $24,257 | +$1,219 |
| Average grants | −$7,828 | −$9,978 | +$2,150 |
| You pay | $17,648 | $14,279 | +$3,369 |
“+” means University of South 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.
University of South Alabama cost questions
How much is tuition at University of South Alabama?
Tuition and fees are $10,116 a year for Alabama residents and $19,092 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of South Alabama?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,476 a year for Alabama residents living on campus and about $34,452 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of South Alabama?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,648 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,657; $48–75k pay $16,277; $110k+ pay $25,322. These figures are for Alabama residents.
How much debt do University of South Alabama graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,750, and 6.3% 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 South Alabama overview