Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,568 when living on campus and $25,076 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,076 when living on campus and $31,584 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 |
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 | $17,062 | $1,200 | $15,168 | $16,882 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| 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 | $6,642 | $13,150 | $1,075 | $15,851 | $17,358 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,642 for in-state students and $13,150 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Valdosta State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,062 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 | |
| University of West Georgia | $5,941 | $16,996 | $5,971 | $17,024 |
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 | $17,062 | $6,007 | $17,062 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,182 | $15,861 | $5,009 | $15,441 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,081 | $12,639 | $6,642 | $13,150 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,901 for state residents and $18,147 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of West Georgia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,830 and Valdosta State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,470.
| 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 |
| Valdosta State University | $6,208 | $18,106 | $6,208 | $18,106 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | 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 | $5,891 | $18,137 | $5,901 | $18,147 |
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 $15,851 when a student lives on campus and $17,358 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 | - |
| Valdosta State University | $8,922 | $6,246 | $10,946 | $5,936 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| University of North Georgia | $12,310 | $3,680 | $9,610 | $4,300 | - |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,958 | $4,893 | $9,977 | $7,382 | - |