by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for The University of Alabama, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama came in at $12,180 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $34,172. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for amounted to $800 in-state and $800 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,380 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Total | $12,180 | $34,172 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will The University of Alabama cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how The University of Alabama costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, The University of Alabama is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the The University of Alabama Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at The University of Alabama has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,780 | $30,250 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,100 | $31,460 |
| One Year Ago | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,380 | $33,372 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UA has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $35,197 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.59%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $12,373. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.20%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $35,266.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,373 | $35,266 |
| In 2 Years | $12,569 | $36,395 |
| In 3 Years | $12,768 | $37,560 |
| In 4 Years | $12,971 | $38,762 |
| In 5 Years | $13,177 | $40,003 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $147,983, or about $50,681 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at The University of Alabama, check out the The University of Alabama Financial Aid page.
