• Undergraduate Courses Offered

    In-State Costs

    Program Details In-State Charge
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Education, Graduate School, Joint Health Sciences Each semester hour of coursework $368
    School of Engineering Each semester hour of coursework $378
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, School of Public Health Each semester hour of coursework $434
    Dental Assisting Program Tuition per semester $2,133
    Dual Enrollment Program Each semester hour of coursework $178.50

    Out-of-State Costs

    Program Details Out-of-State Charge
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Education, Graduate School, Joint Health Sciences Each semester hour of coursework $911
    School of Engineering Each semester hour of coursework $937
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, School of Public Health Each semester hour of coursework $1,076
    Dental Assisting Program Tuition per semester $4,936
    Dual Enrollment Program Each semester hour of coursework $437.00

    International Costs

    Program Details International Charge
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Education, Graduate School, Joint Health Sciences Each semester hour of coursework $991
    School of Engineering Each semester hour of coursework $1,020
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, School of Public Health Each semester hour of coursework $1,157

    Online Courses Offered

    In-State and Out-of-State Costs

    Program Details Resident & Non-Resident Charge
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business*, School of Education, Graduate School, Joint Health Sciences Each semester hour of coursework $458
    School of Engineering Each semester hour of coursework $472
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, School of Public Health Each semester hour of coursework $525
    Dual Enrollment Program Each semester hour of coursework $178.50

    Please note: Blended courses and in person courses will be charged at the standard tuition rate. In-state students will pay the in-state tuition rate and out-of-state students will pay out-of-state tuition rate. The differential between in- and out-of-state tuition reflects that in-state students and their families also contribute through their Alabama state taxes to higher education institutions. Please reference the Institutional Fees tab above for additional online course fees.

    *Collat School of Business 100% online majors should refer to the Institutional Fees option tab.

  • Graduate Courses Offered

    In-State Costs

    Program Details In-State Charge
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Education, Graduate School Each semester hour of coursework $468
    School of Engineering Each semester hour of coursework $482
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing Each semester hour of coursework $595
    School of Public Health Each semester hour of coursework $484
    Joint Health Sciences Each semester hour of coursework $450
    Heersink School of Medicine General tuition (annual charge) $32,134
    School of Dentistry General tuition — years 1, 2, 3, and 4 (per semester) $15,951
    School of Optometry General tuition (per semester) $9,947

    Out-of-State Costs

    Program Details Out-of-State Charge
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Education, Graduate School Each semester hour of coursework $1,142
    School of Engineering Each semester hour of coursework $1,175
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing Each semester hour of coursework $1,461
    School of Public Health Each semester hour of coursework $1,176
    Joint Health Sciences Each semester hour of coursework $1,099
    Heersink School of Medicine General tuition (annual charge) $62,714
    School of Dentistry General tuition — years 1, 2, 3, and 4 (per semester) $37,181
    School of Optometry General tuition (per semester) $18,004

    International Costs

    Program Details International Charge
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Education, Graduate School Each semester hour of coursework $1,223
    School of Engineering Each semester hour of coursework $1,258
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing Each semester hour of coursework $1,541
    School of Public Health Each semester hour of coursework $1,257
    Joint Health Sciences Each semester hour of coursework $1,179

    Online Courses Offered

    In-State and Out-of-State Costs

    Program Details In-State and Out-of-State Charge
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business*, School of Education, Graduate School Each semester hour of coursework $555
    School of Engineering Each semester hour of coursework $571
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing Each semester hour of coursework $682
    School of Public Health Each semester hour of coursework $571
    Joint Health Sciences Each semester hour of coursework $538

    International Online Costs

    Program Details In-State and Out-of-State Charge
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business*, School of Education, Graduate School Each semester hour of coursework $635
    School of Engineering Each semester hour of coursework $651
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing Each semester hour of coursework $762
    School of Public Health Each semester hour of coursework $651
    Joint Health Sciences Each semester hour of coursework $618

    Please note: Blended courses and in person courses will be charged at the standard tuition rate. In-state students will pay the in-state tuition rate and out-of-state students will pay out-of-state tuition rate. The differential between in- and out-of-state tuition reflects that in-state students and their families also contribute through their Alabama state taxes to higher education institutions. Please reference the Institutional Fees tab above for additional online course fees.

    *Collat School of Business 100% online majors should refer to the Institutional Fees option tab.

  • Undergraduate Programs

    Program In-State Students Out-of-State Students
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Education $11,040 $27,330
    School of Engineering $11,340 $28,110
    School of Health Professions, School of Public Health, School of Nursing $13,020 $32,280

    Graduate Programs

    Program In-State Students Out-of-State Students
    College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Education $8,424 $34,260
    School of Engineering $8,676 $35,250
    School of Health Professions, School of Nursing $10,710 $26,298
    School of Public Health $8,712 $21,168
    Joint Health Sciences $8,100 $19,782
    Heersink School of Medicine $32,134 $62,714
    School of Optometry $29,841 $54,012
    School of Dentistry (First, second, third, and fourth-year students) $31,902 $74,362

    Other Programs

    Program In-State Students Out-of-State Students
    Dental Assisting Program $2,133 $4,936

    Please note: Blended courses and in person courses will be charged at the standard tuition rate. In-state students will pay the in-state tuition rate and out-of-state students will pay out-of-state tuition rate. The differential between in- and out-of-state tuition reflects that in-state students and their families also contribute through their Alabama state taxes to higher education institutions. Please reference the Institutional Fees tab above for additional online course fees.

  • Institutional Fees

    General/Administrative

    Late Payment Fee$50
    Payment Plan Fee (per semester)$25
    Returned Check Fee$30
    Credit/Debit Card Convenience Fee (per Credit Card Transaction)
    2.95%

    New Student Orientation

    Transfer Orientation – Students$50
    Transfer Orientation – Parent/Guest (each)$10
    Fall Freshman Orientation Residence Hall Fee – Students (per night)$40
    Fall Freshman Orientation Residence Hall Fee – Parent (per night)$40
    Fall Freshman Orientation – Undergraduate Additional Parent/Guest (each)$35
    Freshmen Enrollment Deposit1$200

    Application

    Graduate – Online Submissions$50
    Graduate – Non-degree$40
    Graduate – Readmission$30
    Graduate – International Direct Admit Students$60
    Undergraduate – Online Submissions for Domestic or Direct Admit International Students$40

    Registrar

    Graduation:
    Graduation Fee – Graduate$60
    Graduation Fee – Undergraduate$50
    Certificate Fee – Undergraduate & Graduate$20
    Records:
    Official Transcript Fee$10
    Unofficial Transcript Fee$5
    Transcript – Service Charge for Overnight Delivery$25
    Diploma Reorder Fee – Undergraduate$15
    Diploma Reorder Fee – Graduate$30
    Document Copy Fee (for subpoena requests for student records)$5 + $1 per page

    Student Housing

    Student Housing Prepayment$250
    Student Housing Collection Fee$100

    Academic Testing Services

    ACT (Residual)$80
    CLEP Test$30
    Correspondence Exams$60
    Miller Analogies$100
    DSST (Dantes Subject Standardized Test)$80

    Miscellaneous

    Student Parking Citation Late Fee$5
    Student Parking Citation Collection Fee$2
    Student Health & Wellness Appointment Cancellation/Late Arrival Fee$25
    Optional Alumni Gift$5
    One Card Replacement Fee$25
    Campus Dining Fee (per semester)2$225

    Division/School Fees and Charges

    General

    English Language Program (per semester)$8,440
    Credit by Portfolio (undergraduate only)See note4
    Credit by Examination (undergraduate only)See note4
    Continuing Education Fee (UAB sponsored program)$15
    Laboratory Fees – Honors Program3$35
    Laboratory Fees – Science & Technology Honors Program$100
    ROTC Outdoor Adventures Fee$25
    Summer Abroad - International Travel Assistance Program$100
    Semester Abroad - International Travel Assistance Program$225
    Academic Year Abroad - International Travel Assistance Program$450
    Non-Credit Bearing - International Travel Assistance Program$75
    Study Abroad Administration Fee$125
    UAB in Wales Study Abroad Program Fee$9,200

    Collat School of Business

    Graduate Application Fee$70
    Graduate Application Fee – International$85
    MBA Leadership & Professional Development Fee (per semester)$50
    MD, DMD, OD/MBA Dual Degree Program Fee (per credit hour)$1,000
    Bachelor of Science in Finance Online Program Course Fee (per hour)$667
    Bachelor of Science in Management Online Program Course Fee (per hour)$667
    Bachelor of Science in Marketing Online Program Course Fee (per hour)$667
    Bachelor of Science in Accounting Online Program Course Fee (per hour)$667
    Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Online Course Fee (per hour)$667
    Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution Online Program Course Fee (Per Hour)$667
    Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management Online Program Course Fee (Per Hour)$667
    Master of Business Administration Online Program Course Fee (Per Hour)$1,088
    Master of Accounting Online Program Course Fee (per hour)$1,088
    Master in Information Systems Online Program Course Fee (per hour)$1,088
    General Education Curriculum Online Program Course Fee (per hour)$433

    College of Arts and Sciences

    Private Music Lessons Fee$100
    Group Music Fee$50
    Laboratory Fee – Tier I$75
    Laboratory Fee – Tier II$100
    Laboratory Fee – Tier III$150
    Laboratory Fee – Tier IV$200

    School of Dentistry

    Advanced Cardiology Life Support (Third Year)$30
    Advanced Dental Esthetics, Restorative & Biomaterials Certificate Program (twice per year)$22,000
    Advanced Education (Excluding Implant Dentistry) (twice per year)$5,791
    Advanced Periodontology & Prosthodontics Eqpt. Fee (annually)$1,074
    Anatomy Lab Fee (First Year Students)$450
    ASDA Dues (First Professional Students)$115
    Breakage Deposit (Fourth Year Students)$15
    Clinic Fee, Dental Assisting Students (per semester)$95
    Clinic Fee, DMD (First and Second Year – per term)$63
    Clinic Fee, DMD (Third and Fourth year - per term) $2,148
    Clinic Fee, International Dentistry Program (Third and Fourth Year) Per Term$3,249
    Clinic Fee, Advanced Dental Esthetics, Restorative & Biomaterials (Fall Term, First Year)$20,000
    Clinic Fee, Advanced Dental Esthetics, Restorative & Biomaterials (Fall Term, Second and Third Year)$5,000
    Clinic/Lab Fee, Advanced Education Students$900
    CPR Fee (First Year; DMD – Fall Term, International Dentistry D2 – Spring Term)$30
    Diploma Fee (Fourth Year Students)$20
    International Dentistry Program (per term)$38,841
    International Orthodontic Certificate Program (First year and Second Year - per term, includes Adv Ed tuition, and Clinic/Lab fee)$31,800
    International Orthodontic Certificate Program (Third Year - per term, includes Adv Ed tuition,and Clinic/Lab fee)$30,000
    Late Registration Fee$50
    Malpractice Insurance, Postdoctoral StudentsAt Cost
    PCD Laboratory Fee (DMD First and Second Year – per term)$2,096
    PCD Laboratory Fee (International Dentistry Program Second Year – Spring Term)$3,195
    PCD Laboratory Fee (DMD and International Dentistry Program Third and Fourth Years)$25
    Prosthetic Lab Fee (Third and Fourth Years – per term)$150

    School of Education

    Field Supervision Fee (per course)$100
    Internship Fee$75
    Laboratory Fees – Education$50
    Transcript Evaluation Fee$30

    School of Engineering

    Laboratory Fees – Tier I$165
    Laboratory Fees – Tier II$110
    Laboratory Fees – Tier III$80
    Advanced Safety Engineering & Management Course Fee (per course)$900
    Construction Management Course Fee (per course)$900
    Information Engineering and Management Course Fee (per course)$900
    Structural Engineering Course Fee (per course)$900
    Sustainable Smart Cities Course Fee (per course)$900

    School of Health Professions

    Executive Master’s of Science in Health Administration – Special Fee (per year)$29,800
    Executive Doctor of Science Program Fee (per year)$36,600
    MSHA Program Application Fee
    – Domestic (US students)$60
    – International students$85
    Application Fee - Physician Assistant Program (Critical Care) $75
    Anatomy Lab Fee (Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Program)$387
    Anatomy Lab Fee (Biomedical and Health Sciences)$150
    History & Physical Simulation Fee (per semester)$250
    Laboratory Fees – Health Professions$50
    Lab/Clinical Supply Fee (Physician Assistant Program - one time fee)$150
    Professional Development Fee – Physical Therapy (One Time)$350
    Professional Development Fee – MSHA Students (Fall Term, Years One and Two)$500
    Professional Development Fee – MSHI Students (Fall Term, Years One and Two)$750
    Professional Development Fee – MSHI Students (Fall Term, Years Three and Beyond)$250
    Professional Development Fee – MS Biomedical and Health Sciences (per course)$200
    RD Exam Workshop Fee – MS in Nutrition Sciences, Clinical Track – Dietetic Internship Program$550
    Seat Deposit – MS in Nutrition Sciences, Clinical Track - Dietetic Internship Program (Non-Refundable, applied to tuition at registration)$450
    Seat Deposit - Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Program (Non-Refundable, applied to tuition at registration)$300
    Seat Deposit - Physical Therapy (Non-Refundable, applied to tuition at registration)$500
    Physician Assistant Lab Fee$300

    Heersink School of Medicine

    Graduate Support Fee (per course)$250
    Professional Support Fee (per semester)$125
    Alumni Residency Application Services Fee$45
    Anatomy Lab Fee (1st and 2nd Years – per semester)$225
    Certified Copy of Diploma$5
    Computer Assisted Learning Fee (per semester)$262.50
    Disability Insurance Premium (per semester)Variable
    Drop Course Fee$45
    Gross Anatomy Dissection Elective (3rd and 4th Years – per semester)$175
    Medical School Application Fee$100
    Secured Communication Fee MS-1 (per semester)Optional
    Medical Student Services Fee (per semester)$213
    Testing Fee (1st – 2nd Year Students – per semester)$261
    Testing Fee (3rd Year Students – per semester)$138
    Clinical Skills and Simulation Instruction Fee (per semester)$337
    Observed Clinical Skills Evaluation Fee (3rd Year students - per semester)$246
    Clerkship Common Curriculum Modules Fee (3rd Year students - per semester)$113
    Visiting Student Application Fee - International Student (Includes 1st course registration fee)$300
    Visiting Student Registration Fee (Per Four-Week Course)$150
    Visiting Student Registration Fee (Per Two-Week Course)$75
    Visiting International Student Course Fee (per month, up to two courses)$5,150
    Virtual Visiting International Student Course Fee (per 4-week course)$3,000

    School of Nursing

    Pre-Licensure Competency/Technology Fee (per course)$185
    Post-Licensure Competency/Technology Fee (per course)$235
    Verification of Requirements for Licensure & Certification$50
    Anatomy Lab Fee (Clinical Nurse Anesthesia Program)$387

    School of Optometry

    School of Optometry – Application Fee$75
    Anatomy Lab Fee – 1st Year FPH Students$450
    Student Support Fee$140
    Late Registration Fee$50
    Information Technology Fee (per term)$37
    Laboratory Fees (1st – 4th Year – per term)$165
    Clinic Fee – (2nd – 4th year students – per year)$600

    School of Public Health

    Laboratory Fees – Public Health$53
    Software Fee – Biostatistics (per course)$30
    Medical Center:
    Dental Health Fees – Credit Hour Programs (per semester)$39
    Dental Health Fee – First Professional Students$102

    1 For all entering freshmen who enroll in the fall or summer following their high school graduation plus one parent/guest.

    2 This fee is charged for fall and spring semesters only for undergraduate students taking more than 12 hours or graduate students residing in on-campus housing. The fee is not charged for summer term.

    3 Rate to be applied only when honors courses are cross listed with other courses which carry a lab fee.

    4 Rate per hour credit equal to applicable and current undergraduate tuition rate per hour; 3 hour min.

    Please note: Blended courses and in person courses will be charged at the standard tuition rate. In-state students will pay the in-state tuition rate and out-of-state students will pay out-of-state tuition rate. The differential between in- and out-of-state tuition reflects that in-state students and their families also contribute through their Alabama state taxes to higher education institutions. Please reference the Institutional Fees tab above for additional online course fees.

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