by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham stood at $9,098 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $22,562. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $50 in-state and $50 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,048 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
| Total | $9,098 | $22,562 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does University of Alabama at Birmingham cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Alabama at Birmingham costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Alabama at Birmingham lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the University of Alabama at Birmingham Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at University of Alabama at Birmingham has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,568 | $20,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,832 | $21,216 |
| One Year Ago | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,048 | $22,512 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UAB has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $23,230 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
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On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.03%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,282. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.42%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $23,332.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,282 | $23,332 |
| In 2 Years | $9,470 | $24,128 |
| In 3 Years | $9,662 | $24,952 |
| In 4 Years | $9,858 | $25,804 |
| In 5 Years | $10,058 | $26,685 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $98,216, or close to $38,272 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Alabama at Birmingham, check out the University of Alabama at Birmingham Financial Aid page.
