The University of Alabama: cost & net price by income
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The average net price at The University of Alabama is about $22,150 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $17,523 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $23,605. Published in-state tuition is $11,900. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$17,523/yr
- $30k–$48k$19,434/yr
- $48k–$75k$21,649/yr
- $75k–$110k$23,957/yr
- $110k+$23,605/yr
The University of Alabama cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $22,150
- In-state tuition
- $11,900
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,200
- Students receiving aid
- 18%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does The University of Alabama actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at The University of Alabama is about $22,150 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does The University of Alabama cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at The University of Alabama is about $17,523 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at The University of Alabama?
- At The University of Alabama, published in-state tuition is $11,900 and out-of-state tuition is $33,200 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is The University of Alabama worth the cost?
- FindU gives The University of Alabama a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)