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Find Out the Total Alabama State University Costs

How much does it cost to go to Alabama State?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of Alabama State. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of Alabama State University including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

What is the Average Net Price for All Alabama State Undergrads?

The average student will pay a total net price of $14,630.

Two important factors that affect the net price you will pay to attend Alabama State University are where you will be living, either on-campus or off, and whether or not you will be receiving any grants or scholarships.

$14,630 is the average net price across all students. Your price may differ depending on your family income level.

The average net price of $14,630 is based on estimates from 2020. This number represents the overall average net price of all in-state undergraduate students, including those that did not receive any financial aid.

Breakdown of College Costs for Freshmen

58% of freshman students paid in-state tuition. Of these in-state students, 92% received an average of $8,378 in grants and scholarships. This resulted in an average annual net price of $13,732 for on-campus students.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
1,025 Total Freshmen
113 (11%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.$30,438$32,544$25,224
912 (89%) split a total of $8,456,976 for an average of $9,273 each$21,165$23,271$15,951
590 In-State Students
50 (8%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.$22,110$24,216$16,896
540 (92%) split a total of $4,524,120 for an average of $8,378 each$13,732$15,838$8,518

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

College Cost Estimator

Use the College Cost Estimator to get an idea of how much money you may have to spend out of pocket to attend Alabama State, and how many loans you may have to take on.

Select the factors that are true for you.

I Currently Live:
I Plan to Live:
Grants and Scholarships:
Loans:
Estimated Cost for You

This is what the college will likely charge you in this scenario.

$30,438
Aid (Grants and Scholarships)

Money given to you to offset the cost of college.

$9,273
Estimated Net Price

This is what you can expect to pay (or pay back).

$21,165
Loans

Money you borrow to cover the cost of college. You will have to repay this eventually.

$6,742
Out of Pocket

Money you need to come up with each year to attend college.

$14,423

How much will you be relying on loans to finance your education?

Research the average amount of loan debt students take on from this school.

Net Price Based on Family Income Level

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelIn-State Net Price
0-30k$13,531
30k-48k$13,696
48k-75k$15,166
75k-110k$11,878
110k +$13,573

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

Is the Net Price Increasing for Freshmen?

Over a period of six years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at Alabama State University has remained about the same, shifting by an average of only 0.0% per year.

Net Price Trends at Alabama State University

Comparing Out-of-Pocket College Costs

An overall average net price of $12,837 puts Alabama State University below the national average of $20,398.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

Net Price Comparisons at Alabama State University

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