The University of Alabama

What is the cost of studying for a year at The University of Alabama?

For the 2025-26 academic year, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled approximately $12,180 for Alabama residents and $35,342 for nonresidents. The residency difference is therefore a major consideration before scholarships or other aid.

• Alabama resident undergraduate tuition: $11,380, plus $800 in required fees.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $33,372, plus $800 in required fees.
• Reported typical annual room and board: $15,116 combined.
• Reported books and supplies: $700.

Adding those listed amounts gives approximately $27,996 for a resident or $49,988 for a nonresident before

Grants and scholarships can lower the amount a student pays. In the reported aid data, 88% of students received some form of financial aid, and the average grant aid awarded to undergraduates was $15,925; an average award is not an offer to a particular applicant. For families in the $0-$48,000 income band, the reported average net price was $19,884. Net price is an average cost after grant aid, not the published tuition rate, and can vary considerably with residency and individual circumstances.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, state assistance, and university scholarships through the applicable aid and scholarship processes. Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is central to consideration for federal need-based aid. Merit awards can have separate eligibility criteria and deadlines. Veterans and eligible dependents should ask the university's veterans benefits staff how military education benefits apply to their program and remaining charges.

What are the work-study opportunities at The University of Alabama?

University of Alabama students can look for part-time campus work, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid offer. Work-Study is a need-based student employment program: an award establishes potential earnings through an eligible job, rather than automatically reducing the tuition bill or guaranteeing a position.

Students can also apply for campus jobs that are not funded by Work-Study. Job eligibility, available hours, and hiring procedures vary by department. Students interested in employment should check the university's student job listings and their aid offer, then ask the financial aid office whether a position qualifies for Work-Study.

Career development is related but distinct. The university's career services include individual counseling, résumé and interview support, job fairs, employer recruiting, and assistance exploring careers and internships. Students can use those services even when an internship is not required for their degree. Neither access to career services nor a student job constitutes a verified post-graduation employment outcome.