Published cost of attendance is $33,382. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,169, middle-income families pay around $22,258, higher-income families pay approximately $26,729.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $33,382 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,172 |
| Room and Board | $15,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,962 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,420 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,169 |
| $30–48k | $19,884 |
| $48–75k | $22,258 |
| $75–110k | $25,658 |
| $110k+ | $26,729 |
Published cost of attendance is $33,382. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,169, middle-income families pay around $22,258, higher-income families pay approximately $26,729. Azimuth ranks The University of Alabama #987 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 30.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,750; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $48,666. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,439, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $257 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of The University of Alabama earn median 4-year earnings of $70,439, placing The University of Alabama in the 73.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $753 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 61.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The University of Alabama #330 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Marketing reports 581 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $77,451, ranked #35 nationally in its major. Finance and Financial Management Services reports 540 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $85,020, ranked #56 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 420 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $85,532, ranked #164 nationally in its major. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication reports 321 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $68,227, ranked #20 nationally in its major.
