Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,242 when living on campus and $24,727 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,296 when living on campus and $32,781 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 | ||
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 | $17,062 | $1,200 | $15,168 | $16,882 |
| Georgia Southern University | $5,905 | $16,959 | $1,200 | $18,467 | $17,556 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $1,743 | $12,328 | $13,200 |
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 | $1,500 | $18,641 | $21,461 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,819 | $13,872 | $1,273 | $16,151 | $17,636 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,819 for in-state students and $13,872 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.17% 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 - Zebulon 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 | |
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 | $17,062 | $6,007 | $17,062 |
| Georgia Southern University | $5,905 | $16,959 | $5,905 | $16,959 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $3,283 | $10,189 |
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 | $5,786 | $17,040 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,524 | $13,578 | $5,819 | $13,872 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,464 for state residents and $20,018 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 Southern University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,890 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 | |
| Valdosta State University | $6,208 | $18,106 | $6,208 | $18,106 |
| Georgia Southern University | $6,520 | $21,424 | $6,520 | $21,424 |
| Dalton State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Kennesaw State University | $6,664 | $20,524 | $6,664 | $20,524 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,464 | $20,018 | $6,464 | $20,018 |
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 $16,151 when a student lives on campus and $17,636 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Valdosta State University | $8,922 | $6,246 | $10,946 | $5,936 | - |
| Georgia Southern University | $10,993 | $7,474 | $9,814 | $7,742 | - |
| Dalton State College | $10,128 | $2,200 | $10,770 | $2,430 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Zebulon | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| Kennesaw State University | $13,027 | $5,614 | $14,915 | $6,546 | - |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,768 | $5,384 | $11,311 | $6,324 | - |