On Campus Undergraduate Costs
Cost per Academic Year
Fall and Spring Semester 2024 – 2025
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $9,100 | $18,200 |
| Housing | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| Food | $3,864 | $3,864 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Total | $20,054 | $29,154 |
We estimate that books and supplies cost $1,200 each academic year (fall and spring semesters). Students with sufficient financial aid may pick up books from the UWA Book Store and charge their purchases to their student account. Online students can charge up to 10 days prior to the first day of classes. Campus students can charge up to eight (8) days prior to the first day of classes.
On Campus Graduate and Doctoral Student Costs
2024-2025
| Tuition | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fee per credit hour per semester | $371 | $742 |
| Doctoral Fee per credit hour per semester | $520 | $1040 |
| Identification Card | (required for all students) |
|---|---|
| per semester | $10 |
| Information Access Fee | (required for all graduate and doctoral student) |
|---|---|
| On-Campus graduate or doctoral student enrolling in four (4) or less semester hours | $120 |
| On-Campus graduate or doctoral student enrolling in five (5) or more semester hours | $180 |
**Note: Out-of-state tuition is two times the in-state rate except for the following Mississippi counties which are charged the in-state rate: Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Jasper, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee and Winston.
International Student Costs
Cost Per Academic Year
2024-2025
| Undergraduate | Graduate* | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $20,000 | $15,000 |
| Living Expenses | $7,000-$9,000 | $7,000-$9,000 |
| Health Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Other Costs (Books & Supplies) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Approximated Total | $30,100 | $25,100 |
Actual expenses will vary. This does not include specific course fees. Check with the college of interest to view specific course fees. For a list of specific fees included in this amount, please contact Student Accounts.
Undergraduate and Graduate students out-of-state with dependents pay an additional $3,500 per dependent.
*Masters-level programs. Doctoral program costs are different.
Dual Enrollment Student Costs
Students are responsible for the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks, and materials/supplies as required in the syllabus of each course.
While in high school, students participating in UWA Dual Enrollment may receive Dual Enrollment scholarship funding for up to eight (8) classes or until the completion of 26 credit hours, whichever occurs sooner. In order to receive Dual Enrollment scholarships, students must maintain a 3.0 overall academic average or better.
Scholarships are available for up to two (2) classes per student, per semester, during the high school academic year (fall and spring semesters). Students wishing to take classes beyond the scholarship amount, must pay full price.
Dual Enrollment Course Cost
| 3 Credit Hour Class (most classes)* | 4 Credit Hour Class (usually includes a lab)* | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Tuition ($325 per hour) | $975 | $1,300 |
| Net Cost to Student after Dual Enrollment scholarship applied | $225 | $300 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Student Accounts
The Student Accounts Office is responsible for managing student financial accounts including billing tuition and fees, processing payments, ensuring that students’ financial records are accurate and up-to-date, and communicating important financial deadlines and policies. The Office seeks to provide quality service in an efficient, professional, and timely manner to University of West Alabama students, parents, faculty and staff.
Learn more about paying your bill here.
Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA), or student budget, is an estimate of the total cost of attending the University of West Alabama. It includes tuition, fees, housing, and other indirect expenses.