Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance or (COA) is sometimes called the Cost of Education and sometimes a student's "budget." It is composed of standard tuition, fees, books, supplies, personal expenses, transportation, and room and board. COA is the estimated amount that it will cost a student to attend the University of South Alabama during the nine-month academic year using standard costs.
- Standard Costs:
Standard costs reflect a modest, adequate living allowance. They include: registration fees, an allowance for books and supplies, and average living expenses. They do not take into consideration all individual circumstances or discretionary expenses.
Please Note: College of Medicine COA can be found by visiting the College of Medicine Financial Aid website.
The following programs may have an increased COA:
- Accelerated BSN
- Audiology
- Business Administration (PhD)
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Pathology
2023-2024 COA Components and Totals For In-State and Out-of-State Students
All students are encouraged to use the Net Price Calculator for more detailed information. For the most current tuition and fee rates, visit
the Office of Student Accounting website.
2023-2024 Cost of Attendance for Students Living At Home/With Relatives
In-State | COA Component | Out-of-State |
$11,620 | Tuition & Fees | $22,730 |
$4,752 | Housing & Meals | $4,752 |
$2,020 | Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment | $2,020 |
$2,097 | Transportation | $2,097 |
$3,186 | Personal Expenses | $3,186 |
$308 | Loan Fees | $308 |
$23,983 | Total | $35,093 |
2023-2024 Cost of Attendance for Students Living On Campus
In-State | COA Component | Out-of-State |
$11,620 | Tuition & Fees | $22,730 |
$10,665 | Housing & Meals | $10,665 |
$2,020 | Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment | $2,020 |
$2,097 | Transportation | $2,097 |
$3,186 | Personal Expenses | $3,186 |
$308 | Loan Fees | $308 |
$29,896 | Total | $41,006 |
2023-2024 Cost of Attendance for Students Living Off Campus
In-State | COA Component | Out-of-State |
$11,620 | Tuition & Fees | $22,730 |
$11,061 | Housing & Meals | $11,061 |
$2,020 | Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment | $2,020 |
$2,097 | Transportation | $2,097 |
$3,186 | Personal Expenses | $3,186 |
$308 | Loan Fees | $308 |
$30,292 | Total | $41,402 |