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University of Alabama at Birmingham Tuition & Cost

Birmingham, Alabama

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Alabama Resident Sticker Price
$27,630
In State Costs for University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fee Cost
Tuition$8,568
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $12,307
Other Expenses Budget$5,555
Out of State Resident Sticker Price
$39,462
Out of State Costs for University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fee Cost
Tuition$20,400
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $12,307
Other Expenses Budget$5,555

In-state tuition at University of Alabama at Birmingham for undergraduate students residing in Alabama is $8,568. Room and board charges total $12,307 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,200 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $0 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $5,555 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending University of Alabama at Birmingham full time should expect a total annual cost of $27,630.

Undergraduate tuition at University of Alabama at Birmingham is $20,400 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $12,307 for room and board, $1,200 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $0. Students are advised to budget $5,555 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $39,462. This figure is 42.8% higher than what Alabama residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending University of Alabama at Birmingham, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020
$16,978
Net Price by Income University of Alabama at Birmingham
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$13,443
$30,001 to $48,000$14,800
$48,001 to $75,000$17,857
$75,001 to $110,000$19,141
$110,000+$19,717

The average reported annual net price for University of Alabama at Birmingham for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $16,978 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

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Financial Aid

95% of full-time undergrad University of Alabama at Birmingham received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $10,435 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 50% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,240 and 6% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $12,835.

Finanical Aid University of Alabama at Birmingham
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $10,435 95%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $8,834 82%
Pell Grants $6,066 36%
Other Federal Grants $1,364 10%
State and Local Grants $3,639 1%
Federal Student Loans $5,240 50%
Other Student Loans $12,835 6%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to University of Alabama at Birmingham, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $53,492. The loan balance of $53,492 is a four year multiple of the $13,373 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $567 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $53,492
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $567.10
Total Interest Paid $14,560.51
Sum of All Loan Payments $68,052.51

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price
$110,520
Year Alabama Residents Non Residents
1 $27,630 $39,462
2 $27,993 $39,980
3 $28,361 $40,505
4 $28,733 $41,037

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at University of Alabama at Birmingham to be $110,520 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 1.3% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Alabama Residents $357 $1,071 $1,428
Out of State Residents $850 $2,550 $3,400

Estimated cost for a class at University of Alabama at Birmingham based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at University of Alabama at Birmingham versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

University of Alabama at Birmingham Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100663 IPEDS survey data for University of Alabama at Birmingham.