Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $8,832
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $21,864
- Average Net Price
- $17,727
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 33.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,590
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,580
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $23,622
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,300
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $236/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 51.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 41.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 33.2%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,816 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,876 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,310 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $20,913 |
| $110,001+ | $21,326 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most UAB families pay $17,727 annually after aid, far below the $23,622 sticker price. Lower-income students get the best break, with families earning under $30,000 paying just $14,816 per year. Even families making $110,000 or more pay only $21,326 annually. Over four years, expect to pay between $59,264 and $85,304 depending on your family's income.
The medical focus pays off financially. Graduates earn a median $54,501 ten years out, well above the national average for public universities. With typical debt of $22,300, monthly loan payments run $236. That's manageable when you're earning nearly $55,000 annually. Only 41% of students need federal loans, and 82% of students return for sophomore year.
In-state students get the best deal at UAB. They make up 82% of enrollment and benefit from Alabama's relatively low tuition rates combined with strong post-graduation earning potential in healthcare fields.
The medical focus pays off financially. Graduates earn a median $54,501 ten years out, well above the national average for public universities. With typical debt of $22,300, monthly loan payments run $236. That's manageable when you're earning nearly $55,000 annually. Only 41% of students need federal loans, and 82% of students return for sophomore year.
In-state students get the best deal at UAB. They make up 82% of enrollment and benefit from Alabama's relatively low tuition rates combined with strong post-graduation earning potential in healthcare fields.
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