The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated amount that a student may incur while attending UAB during the nine-month academic year. The COA includes direct costs and indirect costs and is sometimes referred to as a student's "budget.” It is used to determine eligibility for federal funding and aids in budget planning for the academic year.
The Cost of Attendance (COA) tables below reflect tuition and fees for a dependent undergraduate student based on 2024-2025 rates for two semesters (fall and spring) with a course load of 15 credit hours each semester.
On Campus - Freshmen*
| Direct Costs | In-State | Out-of-State | Online | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $11,310 | $28,140 | $14,160 | $30,630 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing* | $7,880 | $7,880 | $7,880 | $7,880 |
| Meal Plan* | $5,330 | $5,330 | $5,330 | $5,330 |
| Health Insurance | $3,126 | $3,126 | $3,126 | $3,126 |
| Total Direct Costs | $28,846 | $45,676 | $31,696 | $48,166 |
| Indirect Costs | ||||
| Transportation | $2,595 | $2,953 | $2,595 | $2,953 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,186 | $3,186 | $3,186 | $3,186 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $5,781 | $6,139 | $5,781 | $6,139 |
| TOTAL | $34,627 | $51,815 | $37,477 | $54,305 |
* Freshmen are required to live on campus for the first year.
On Campus
| Direct Costs | In-State | Out-of-State | Online | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $11,310 | $28,140 | $14,160 | $30,630 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing* | $6,960-$9,860 | $6,960-$9,860 | $6,960-$9,860 | $6,960-$9,860 |
| Meal Plan* | $450-$5,040 | $450-$5,040 | $450-$5,040 | $450-$5,040 |
| Health Insurance | $3,126 | $3,126 | $3,126 | $3,126 |
| Total Direct Costs | $23,046-$30,536 | $39,876-$47,366 | $25,896-$33,386 | $42,366-$49,856 |
| Indirect Costs | ||||
| Transportation | $2,595 | $2,953 | $2,595 | $2,953 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,186 | $3,186 | $3,186 | $3,186 |
| Total Indirect Costs | $5,781 | $6,139 | $5,781 | $6,139 |
| TOTAL | $28,827-$36,317 | $46,015-$53,505 | $31,677-$39,167 | $48,505-$55,995 |
* Freshmen are required to live on campus for the first year.
Off Campus
| In-State | Out-of-State | Online | International | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $11,310 | $28,140 | $14,160 | $30,630 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Food and Housing | $14,840 | $14,840 | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| Health Insurance | $3,126 | $3,126 | $3,126 | $3,126 |
| Transportation | $2,595 | $2,953 | $2,595 | $2,953 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,186 | $3,186 | $3,186 | $3,186 |
| TOTAL | $36,257 | $53,445 | $39,107 | $55,935 |
Living with Parent or Relative
| In-State | Out-of-State | Online | International | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $11,310 | $28,140 | $14,160 | $30,630 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Food and Housing | $6,290 | $6,290 | $6,290 | $6,290 |
| Health Insurance | $3,126 | $3,126 | $3,126 | $3,126 |
| Transportation | $2,595 | $2,953 | $2,595 | $2,953 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,186 | $3,186 | $3,186 | $3,186 |
| TOTAL | $27,707 | $44,895 | $30,557 | $47,385 |
The components of the COA include an estimate of standard Tuition and Fees; Books, Course Materials, Equipment, and Supplies; Personal Expenses; Transportation; and Food and Housing. This does not take into consideration all individual circumstances or discretionary expenses. An estimated amount pertaining to loan origination fees and required health insurance may also be included in the COA budget.
The direct costs items are those that are billed directly to the student account. Students are not billed for indirect costs; however, these amounts are estimates of expenses that a student may have while in school and are included when calculating eligibility for financial assistance.
A cost of attendance budget is assigned to every student receiving federal aid based on the program of study. Students are able to view their budgeted COA on the My Financial Aid page in BlazerNet once the financial aid offer is posted.
Actual tuition and fees are based on specific courses and the number of registered hours each semester. Additional costs may include athletic fee, lab fees, and online course fees. Charges specific to a student’s registration can be viewed on their Account Summary in BlazerNet approximately 4 weeks before classes begin each semester.