University of South Alabama's published cost of attendance is $25,476. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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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) | $25,476 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,092 |
| Room and Board | $11,366 |
| Books and Supplies | $864 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,828 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,648 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,657 |
| $30–48k | $13,265 |
| $48–75k | $16,277 |
| $75–110k | $23,252 |
| $110k+ | $25,322 |
University of South Alabama's published cost of attendance is $25,476. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $12,657; middle-income families pay about $16,277; higher-income families pay approximately $25,322. Azimuth ranks University of South Alabama #654 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The university's net-price structure reflects a public institution's tuition base combined with need-based aid reach. Most students apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The gap between sticker price and net price can differ substantially by income level, and families should review their individual aid award letters to understand their actual out-of-pocket cost. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,929, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,683; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,459, median federal debt of $24,929 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — 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 University of South Alabama earn median 4-year earnings of $62,459, placing University of South Alabama in the 57.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,313 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 67.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of South Alabama #682 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 341 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $78,024, ranked #257 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 151 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,090, ranked #254 nationally in its major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 120 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,956, ranked #127 nationally in its major. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs reports 99 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,019, ranked #15 nationally in its major.
