University of Alabama · Cost & aid

Tuscaloosa, AL · City · Public · Research university · the Crimson Tide · Website ↗

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$54,682

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$33,382

In-state

on campus

$21,761

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division I

$7.9M

Athletic aid, women's

$18,705 per roster spot

$9.3M

Athletic aid, men's

$22,915 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $54,682 sticker.

Family income under $30k$18,592

$30k – $48k$19,928

$48k – $75k$23,056

$75k – $110k$25,396

Over $110k$25,773

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$7,931,284
Per roster spot$18,705 across 424 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$9,257,661
Per roster spot$22,915 across 404 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$866k / $5.3M
Tuition & fees$11,900 in-state · $33,200 out

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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