Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,726 when living on campus and $21,921 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,555 when living on campus and $28,751 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 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $1,200 | - | $18,525 |
| Clayton State University | $5,068 | $15,790 | $1,822 | $14,479 | $14,256 |
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $760 | $15,945 | $16,840 |
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,918 | $11,748 | $1,220 | $13,587 | $15,783 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,918 for in-state students and $11,748 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Savannah State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,218 and Georgia Military College - Valdosta 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 | |
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,219 | $5,498 | $16,218 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $2,944 | $9,296 |
| Clayton State University | $5,068 | $15,790 | $5,068 | $15,790 |
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $2,970 | $9,322 |
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,624 | $11,453 | $4,918 | $11,748 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,127 for state residents and $15,739 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.25% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Savannah State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,418 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 | |
| Savannah State University | $6,120 | $18,852 | $6,120 | $18,852 |
| Georgia Highlands College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Clayton State University | $6,517 | $12,236 | $6,134 | $12,625 |
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,319 | $15,544 | $6,127 | $15,739 |
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 $13,587 when a student lives on campus and $15,783 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 | - |
| Georgia Highlands College | - | - | $10,000 | $8,525 | - |
| Clayton State University | $11,104 | $3,375 | $10,881 | $3,375 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Valdosta | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| South Georgia State College | $9,547 | $6,398 | $10,442 | $6,398 | - |
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,090 | $3,497 | $9,839 | $5,943 | - |