by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend University of West Alabama.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $4,880 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $3,364. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at University of West Alabama budgeted around $16,636 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for University of West Alabama.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,830 | $10,864 |
| — Housing | $4,880 | |
| — Meals | $3,364 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,206 | $1,206 |
| Total | $16,636 | $15,670 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
Over four years you could pay about $69,197 for living costs.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at University of West Alabama.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,099 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,420 |
| One Year Ago | $11,766 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $11,830 |
| One Year From Now * | $12,089 |
| Two Years From Now * | $12,355 |
| Three Years From Now * | $12,626 |
| Four Years From Now * | $12,903 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 2.2% each year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $16,895 in their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $17,709 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $17,161 by the end of a two-year program.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $69,197 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $34,056 over a two-year associate program.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 890 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |