UWA 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,990

Cost of attendance at University of West Alabama in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,090

Cost of attendance at University of West Alabama in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of West Alabama was $15,435. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UWA

UWA net price calculator

$15,435

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Alabama and nationwide.

Alabama's average	$15,805
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UWA for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,435	$250 (2%)	$14,938	$16,479	$17,186	$18,235	$17,032
2021	$15,685	$1,453 (10%)	$14,961	$16,062	$18,866	$19,596	$17,763
2020	$14,232	$875 (7%)	$13,535	$13,928	$15,987	$15,525	$16,699
2019	$13,357	$31	$12,711	$14,484	$14,438	$15,764	$15,739
2018	$13,326	$219 (2%)	$12,180	$13,426	$15,306	$14,252	$15,015
2017	$13,545	$661 (5%)	$11,354	$12,606	$14,160	$16,080	$15,343
2016	$12,884	$534 (4%)	$10,626	$11,313	$14,450	$14,599	$14,637
2015	$12,350	$881 (7%)	$11,751	$12,778	$14,785	$15,584	$15,832
2014	$13,231	--	$12,131	$12,490	$15,140	$15,656	$15,509

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of West Alabama's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,911	$34	$10,990	$10,705	$1,216
2021	$22,945	$50	$10,990	$10,705	$1,250
2020	$22,895	$1,012 (5%)	$10,990	$10,705	$1,200
2019	$21,883	$836 (4%)	$10,040	$10,627	$1,216
2018	$21,047	$843 (4%)	$9,204	$10,627	$1,216
2017	$20,204	$1,056 (6%)	$8,876	$10,128	$1,200
2016	$19,148	$628 (3%)	$8,734	$9,214	$1,200
2015	$18,520	$358 (2%)	$8,018	$9,382	$1,120
2014	$18,162	$1,642 (10%)	$7,660	$9,382	$1,120
2013	$16,520	--	$7,320	$8,000	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UWA provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,019 dormitories available to its students at $4,760 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UWA is $529 per month.
Does UWA provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UWA for one academic year is $2,834, which works out to $315 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UWA estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,216.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UWA estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,505

If living off-campus, with family: $3,505

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,505
How much is UWA application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UWA offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of West Alabama cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$325	$371
For out-of-state students	$650	$742

Housing and Meal

University of West Alabama offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of West Alabama for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$2,834	$4,760	N/A	0	1,019
2021	$2,750	$4,760	N/A	0	1,019
2020	$2,750	$4,760	N/A	0	1,019
2019	$2,696	$4,610	N/A	0	1,019
2018	$2,600	$4,480	N/A	0	851
2017	$2,600	$4,040	N/A	19	851
2016	$2,540	$3,920	N/A	19	851

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of West Alabama during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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