The most expensive public college for out-of-state students is also one of the largest in the state.

The University of Alabama is the most expensive public four-year university for out-of-state students. The remaining top five are the University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Montevallo, University of Alabama at Huntsville and Auburn University at Montgomery.

Highest annual tuition for out-of-state undergraduates is:

• University of Alabama: $33,372
• University of Alabama at Birmingham: $28,140
• University of Montevallo: $25,980
• University of Alabama at Huntsville: $24,650
• Auburn University at Montgomery: $22,546

These rates are based on the estimated cost of attendance for two semesters provided at each university’s website. The rates are based on full time undergraduate enrollment and may not include fees. Graduate, doctoral and international student tuition rates are calculated separately.

The full list of out-of-state undergraduate tuition rates is below. If you can’t see the table, check out the rates here.

Full-time enrollment is typically 12 to 18 hours of classes, depending on the student’s major and chosen university’s admissions process.

About half of Alabama high school graduates in recent years go to college.