by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of South Alabama, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of South Alabama stood at $10,116 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $19,092. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $1,140 in-state and $1,140 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Total | $10,116 | $19,092 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does University of South Alabama cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University of South Alabama costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of South Alabama lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the University of South Alabama Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at University of South Alabama has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,256 | $16,512 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,616 | $17,232 |
| One Year Ago | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,976 | $17,952 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at USA has tracked over the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.93%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $10,615. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.93%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $19,841.
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 | $10,615 | $19,841 |
| In 2 Years | $11,138 | $20,620 |
| In 3 Years | $11,687 | $21,429 |
| In 4 Years | $12,263 | $22,270 |
| In 5 Years | $12,868 | $23,144 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $84,160, compared with about $45,703 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at University of South Alabama, head to the University of South Alabama Financial Aid page.
