Birmingham, AL · Public 2-year college · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $4,920 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $8,670 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $4,760 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $2,300 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $14,471 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $3,842 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,629 less than the sticker price — about 73% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | NJCAA |
| Men’s varsity sports (2) | Baseball (38), Basketball (14) |
| Women’s varsity sports (2) | Basketball (15), Volleyball (12) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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