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University of Alabama

The University of Alabama
75.8%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

18% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Alabama enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$10,866
Total Cost of Attendance$33,382

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $19,169 $76,676
$30-48k $19,884 $79,536
$48-75k $22,258 $89,032
$75-110k $25,658 $102,632
$110k+ $26,729 $106,916

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Alabama

18.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$22,750
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Alabama Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$59,221
Median Earnings (10yr)
$22,750
Median Debt
2.6x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Alabama — 2.6x ratio is solid — most graduates can comfortably manage their student loans.

University of Alabama True Cost by Family Income

18% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Alabama enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $19,169 $76,676
$30-48k $19,884 $79,536
$48-75k $22,258 $89,032
$75-110k $25,658 $102,632
$110k+ $26,729 $106,916

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$10,866
Total Cost of Attendance$33,382

Financial Aid & Student Debt

18.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$22,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$52,233
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Alabama Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Alabama actually cost per year?
University of Alabama's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $33,382/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $22,740/yr, a 32% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Alabama offer good financial aid?
18% of University of Alabama students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Alabama also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Alabama requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Alabama?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $19,169/yr at University of Alabama after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $26,729/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Alabama worth the cost?
University of Alabama graduates earn a median of $59,221 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $133,528 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Alabama is not affiliated with DeepColleges.