UA Early College Tuition Now Only $33 per Credit Hour
Big news! The University of Alabama Early College is making it even easier — and more affordable — for motivated high school students to get a head start on their college journey. Starting Fall 2025, tuition for all Early College courses will be only $33 per credit hour.
This major tuition reduction means you can earn college credit from a nationally renowned university at a fraction of the cost, saving you time and money on your path to a college degree.
Every student takes our first course, UAEC 200 — College Readiness, free of charge. Students can take UAEC 200 for free this summer to take full advantage of the new reduced tuition come fall!
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Why choose UA Early College?
Affordable, High-Quality Courses
With our new reduced tuition, you can invest in your future without breaking the bank.
Earn College Credit While in High School
Take college courses online or on campus that count toward your future degree — and get ahead before you even graduate from high school.
Flexible Learning Options
Balance your high school schedule with college-level coursework through online and summer programs.
Wide Range of Courses
Choose from a variety of subjects taught by University of Alabama professors — from English to engineering and beyond.
College Readiness and Confidence
Build academic skills, experience college expectations and set yourself apart for your college application.
Dedicated Support
Early College students have access to dedicated academic advisors, student success coaches and peer mentors that help lead to a program average 3.7 GPA.
Extra Perks for Future UA Students
Early College students who end up enrolling as undergraduate students at The University of Alabama will have several added benefits including priority housing, priority admission to Honors College, early registration throughout your UA career, advanced athletics ticket consideration and more.
How It Works
Apply
Admission to UAEC is simple — if you’ve completed the ninth grade and have a 3.0 GPA or higher, just submit our online application and send us your high school transcript! You should hear back from us within a few days.
Enroll
During your application, you’ll select when you want to start your first class — UAEC 200, which you’ll be enrolled in upon admission. After you successfully complete the six-week course, you’ll be ready to take full UA courses in the upcoming semester!
Succeed
Utilize the tools UAEC provides to earn college credit from a nationally renowned research university and empower your future!
