Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,411 when living on campus and $23,395 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,172 when living on campus and $31,156 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 | ||
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $1,240 | $14,854 | $14,680 |
| Albany State University | $5,934 | $16,656 | $1,220 | $12,466 | $13,806 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,432 | $14,032 | $1,240 | $16,003 | $18,135 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Madison | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $5,865 | $13,626 | $1,105 | $14,441 | $16,425 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,865 for in-state students and $13,626 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Albany State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,656 and Georgia Military College - Columbus has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,112 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $4,980 | $15,702 |
| Albany State University | $5,484 | $16,206 | $5,934 | $16,656 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $3,976 | $12,448 | $4,432 | $14,032 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Georgia Military College - Madison | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,270 | $12,749 | $5,865 | $13,626 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $4,560 for state residents and $14,394 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, Georgia Southwestern State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,806 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 | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,399 | $14,722 | $4,408 | $14,722 |
| Albany State University | $4,858 | $15,136 | $4,858 | $15,136 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,414 | $13,324 | $4,414 | $13,324 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Georgia Military College - Madison | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $4,557 | $14,394 | $4,560 | $14,394 |
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 $14,441 when a student lives on campus and $16,425 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $9,574 | $5,280 | $9,400 | $5,280 | - |
| Albany State University | $9,066 | $3,400 | $10,406 | $3,400 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| Middle Georgia State University | $8,850 | $7,153 | $10,982 | $7,153 | - |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Madison | - | ||||
| Average | $9,163 | $5,278 | $10,225 | $6,200 | - |