Real costs by state · Alabama · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 14 Alabama public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $10,914 and $25,808 per year — the lowest at Marion Military Institute. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Military Institute | $18,743 | $10,914 |
| University of North Alabama | $23,786 | $13,903 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $21,353 | $17,387 |
| Jacksonville State University | $24,257 | $17,480 |
| Troy University | $23,165 | $18,406 |
| University of West Alabama | $22,758 | $18,550 |
| University of Montevallo | $27,398 | $20,357 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $27,392 | $20,777 |
| Alabama State University | $23,586 | $21,608 |
| Alabama A & M University | $27,153 | $21,680 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $28,145 | $21,805 |
| University of South Alabama | $25,476 | $23,252 |
| The University of Alabama | $33,382 | $25,658 |
| Auburn University | $34,919 | $25,808 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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