How much does it cost to attend college in Alabama? The average annual in-state college tuition in Alabama was $9,712 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $5,540 lower than the U.S. average and ranks Alabama cheaper than average as the 43rd most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $331 from the 2019-2020 average of $9,381 and represents a 3.53% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of Alabama colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.
This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 72 colleges and universities in Alabama, the most popular being The University of Alabama with 32,593 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $11,100. Samford University is the most expensive in Alabama with an in-state tuition of $35,750.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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#3 Best Colleges in Alabama
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#1 Best Public Universities in Alabama
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#2 Best Private Colleges in Alabama
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#1 Best Private Colleges in Alabama
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#1 Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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