Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,129 when living on campus and $21,591 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,526 when living on campus and $32,989 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 | ||
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,218 | $1,600 | $10,337 | $10,212 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $1,002 | $15,924 | $15,532 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $1,240 | $14,854 | $14,680 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $1,743 | $12,328 | $13,200 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,432 | $14,032 | $1,240 | $16,003 | $18,135 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $5,875 | $17,272 | $1,365 | $13,889 | $14,352 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,875 for in-state students and $17,272 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Georgia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,220 and Dalton State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,189 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,219 | $5,498 | $16,218 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $11,180 | $30,220 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $4,980 | $15,702 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $3,283 | $10,189 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $3,976 | $12,448 | $4,432 | $14,032 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,783 | $16,956 | $5,875 | $17,272 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,303 for state residents and $18,369 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Georgia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,186 and Middle Georgia State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,492.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Savannah State University | $6,120 | $18,852 | $6,120 | $18,852 |
| University of Georgia | $10,268 | $26,576 | $10,268 | $26,576 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,399 | $14,722 | $4,408 | $14,722 |
| Dalton State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,414 | $13,324 | $4,414 | $13,324 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,300 | $18,369 | $6,303 | $18,369 |
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 $13,889 when a student lives on campus and $14,352 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Savannah State University | $9,620 | $717 | $7,762 | $2,450 | - |
| University of Georgia | $11,246 | $4,678 | $9,898 | $5,634 | - |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $9,574 | $5,280 | $9,400 | $5,280 | - |
| Dalton State College | $10,128 | $2,200 | $10,770 | $2,430 | - |
| Middle Georgia State University | $8,850 | $7,153 | $10,982 | $7,153 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | - | ||||
| Average | $9,884 | $4,006 | $9,762 | $4,589 | - |