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Cost of Attendance

Southpaw statue on campus.

 

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:

 

2025-2026 COA Components and Totals For In-State and Out-of-State ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ 

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.

In- State COA Component Out-of-State
$11,818 Tuition & Fees $21,826
$5,030 Housing & Meals $5,030
$864/$2,020 JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment/Non-JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment $864/$2,020
$2,241 Transportation $2,241
$3,150 Personal Expenses $3,150
$340 Loan Fees $340
$23,443/$24,599 Total  $33,451/$34,607
In-State COA Component Out-of-State
$11,818 Tuition & Fees $21,826
$11,536 Housing & Meals $11,536
$864/$2,020 JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment/
Non-JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment
$864/$2,020
$2,241 Transportation $2,241
$3,150 Personal Expenses $3,150
$340 Loan Fees $340
$29,949/$31,105 Total $39,957/$41,113
In-State COA Component Out-of-State
$11,818 Tuition & Fees $21,826
$12,616 Housing & Meals $12,616
$864/$2,020 JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment/
Non-JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment 
$864/$2,020
$2,241 Transportation $2,241
$3,150 Personal Expenses $3,150
$340 Loan Fees $340
$31,029/$32,185 Total $41,037/$42,193

 

2024-2025 COA Components and Totals for In-State and Out-of-State ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥

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.

In-State COA Component Out-of-State
$11,512 Tuition & Fees $21,942
$4,830 Housing & Meals $4,830
$864/$2,020 JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment/
Non-JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment
$864/$2,020
$2,142 Transportation $2,142
$3,375 Personal Expenses $3,375
$314 Loan Fees $314
$23,037/$24,193 Total $33,467/$34,623
In-State COA Component Out-of-State
$11,512 Tuition & Fees $21,942
$11,366 Housing & Meals $11,366
$864/$2,020 JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment/
Non-JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment
$864/$2,020 
$2,142 Transportation $2,142
$3,375 Personal Expenses $3,375
$314 Loan Fees $314
$29,573/$30,729 Total $40,003/$41,159
In-State COA Component Out-of-State
$11,512 Tuition & Fees $21,942
$11,456 Housing & Meals $11,456
$864/$2,020 JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment/
Non-JagPack Books, Supplies, Course Materials & Equipment
$864/$2,020
$2,142 Transportation $2,142
$3,375 Personal Expenses $3,375
$314 Loan Fees $314
$29,663/$30,819 Total $40,093/$41,249