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Cheapest Biochemistry Colleges in Alabama

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Private colleges dominate Alabama's biochemistry market, with Spring Hill College offering the state's most affordable net price at $19,514 despite charging $23,270 in tuition. The $11,281 gap between Spring Hill's net cost and Samford University's $30,795 reflects significant variation in financial aid packages. Alabama's growing aerospace sector, anchored by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Airbus manufacturing, creates research opportunities for molecular biology graduates studying materials science and propulsion systems.
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Programs
$19,514 – $30,795
Net Price Range
54.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $19,514 $23,270 56.1% 72.6%
2 $21,165 $23,920 37.7% 82.4%
3 $21,401 $28,650 46.9% 66.0%
4 $23,384 $21,838 49.9% 68.1%
5 $30,795 $38,144 79.9% 83.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate differences between these Alabama programs?

Samford University graduates 79.90% of its biochemistry students, while Faulkner University graduates just 37.70%. These gaps often reflect differences in academic support services, research opportunities, and student preparation levels at admission.

How do net prices compare to published tuition at these schools?

Spring Hill College's net price of $19,514 sits $3,756 below its $23,270 tuition, indicating substantial financial aid. Oakwood University actually costs more net ($23,384) than its published tuition ($21,838), suggesting additional fees factor into total expenses.

Does Alabama offer state aid for biochemistry students at private colleges?

The Alabama Student Grant Program provides up to $1,200 annually for Alabama residents attending in-state private colleges. This aid applies to all five schools on this list, potentially reducing net costs further for qualifying state residents.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.