Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,876 when living on campus and $22,350 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,719 when living on campus and $33,193 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 | $17,062 | $1,200 | $15,168 | $16,882 |
| Georgia College & State University | $8,998 | $28,178 | $2,000 | $19,357 | $16,905 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $1,743 | $12,328 | $13,200 |
| Albany State University | $5,934 | $16,656 | $1,220 | $12,466 | $13,806 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $760 | $15,945 | $16,840 |
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $5,438 | $16,281 | $1,385 | $15,053 | $15,527 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,438 for in-state students and $16,281 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia College & State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,178 and South Georgia State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,322 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 | $17,062 | $6,007 | $17,062 |
| Georgia College & State University | $8,974 | $28,154 | $8,998 | $28,178 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $3,283 | $10,189 |
| Albany State University | $5,484 | $16,206 | $5,934 | $16,656 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $2,970 | $9,322 |
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,344 | $16,187 | $5,438 | $16,281 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,949 for state residents and $17,859 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia College & State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,846 and Albany State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,716.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Valdosta State University | $6,208 | $18,106 | $6,208 | $18,106 |
| Georgia College & State University | $6,758 | $20,312 | $6,782 | $20,336 |
| Dalton State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Albany State University | $4,858 | $15,136 | $4,858 | $15,136 |
| South Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,941 | $17,851 | $5,949 | $17,859 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,053 when a student lives on campus and $15,527 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Valdosta State University | $8,922 | $6,246 | $10,946 | $5,936 | - |
| Georgia College & State University | $11,774 | $7,583 | $8,926 | $7,979 | - |
| Dalton State College | $10,128 | $2,200 | $10,770 | $2,430 | - |
| Albany State University | $9,066 | $3,400 | $10,406 | $3,400 | - |
| South Georgia State College | $9,547 | $6,398 | $10,442 | $6,398 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | - | ||||
| Average | $9,887 | $5,165 | $10,298 | $5,229 | - |