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. All student budgets are calculated using the same cost components and are based on the number of months a student is enrolled. Undergraduate COA is based on a nine-month academic year (fall and spring), while graduate students are budgeted for a 12-month academic year.
Please note that the COA is an estimate, and actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
How COA Impacts Financial Aid
Financial aid offers are based on a COA structure determined by federal regulations. The COA consists of:
- Direct Costs – Expenses paid directly to UWA, such as tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meal plans.
- Indirect Costs – Anticipated expenses not paid to UWA but necessary for living and academic success, such as off-campus housing, transportation, books, and personal expenses.
The COA represents the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive from all sources, including scholarships, grants, work-study, and student loans.
Net Price Calculator
This calculator estimates the net price of attending a university by subtracting estimated grants and scholarships from the total cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, books, housing, meals, and other expenses. It provides an estimate based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
Student Budgets
24-25 On Campus Undergraduate COA
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,242.00 | $20,475.00 |
| Fees | $1,422.00 | $1,422.00 |
| Housing & Food | $13,239.00 | $13,239.00 |
| Books | $1,125.00 | $1,125.00 |
| Transportation | $1,872.00 | $1,872.00 |
| Technology | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,872.00 | $1,872.00 |
| Total | $30,672.00 | $40,905.00 |
24-25 On Campus Graduate COA
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,340.00 | $11,340.00 |
| Fees | $2,676.00 | $2,676.00 |
| Housing & Food | $12,852.00 | $12,852.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Transportation | $2,496.00 | $2,496.00 |
| Technology | $720.00 | $720.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,496.00 | $2,496.00 |
| Total | $34,080.00 | $34,080.00 |
24-25 Online Undergraduate COA
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,775.00 |
| Fees | $1,422.00 |
| Housing & Food | $13,239.00 |
| Books | $1,125.00 |
| Transportation | $1,872.00 |
| Technology | $900.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,872.00 |
| Total | $29,205.00 |
24-25 Online Graduate COA
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,340.00 |
| Fees | $2,520.00 |
| Housing & Food | $17,652.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Transportation | $2,496.00 |
| Technology | $1,200.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,496.00 |
| Total | $39,204.00 |