Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,531 when living on campus and $21,746 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,576 when living on campus and $33,791 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 | ||
| University of West Georgia | $5,971 | $17,024 | $1,275 | $16,394 | $17,840 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $11,764 | $32,876 | $800 | $15,960 | $15,960 |
| Clayton State University | $5,068 | $15,790 | $1,822 | $14,479 | $14,256 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $3,195 | $10,101 | $1,000 | $12,470 | $9,400 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,009 | $15,441 | $1,460 | $15,990 | $13,910 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,201 | $18,246 | $1,271 | $15,059 | $14,273 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,201 for in-state students and $18,246 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $32,876 and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,101 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of West Georgia | $5,941 | $16,996 | $5,971 | $17,024 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $11,764 | $32,876 | $11,764 | $32,876 |
| Clayton State University | $5,068 | $15,790 | $5,068 | $15,790 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $3,165 | $10,071 | $3,195 | $10,101 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,182 | $15,861 | $5,009 | $15,441 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,224 | $18,319 | $6,201 | $18,246 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,300 for state residents and $19,901 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,140 and Clayton State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,621.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of West Georgia | $5,908 | $18,400 | $5,938 | $18,430 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $15,570 | $30,646 | $15,570 | $30,646 |
| Clayton State University | $6,517 | $12,236 | $6,134 | $12,625 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of North Georgia | $5,556 | $17,904 | $5,556 | $17,904 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,388 | $19,797 | $8,300 | $19,901 |
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 $15,059 when a student lives on campus and $14,273 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of West Georgia | $11,642 | $4,752 | $9,104 | $8,736 | - |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $12,760 | $3,200 | $12,760 | $3,200 | - |
| Clayton State University | $11,104 | $3,375 | $10,881 | $3,375 | - |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $9,270 | $3,200 | $6,200 | $3,200 | - |
| University of North Georgia | $12,310 | $3,680 | $9,610 | $4,300 | - |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,417 | $3,641 | $9,711 | $4,562 | - |