Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,641 when living on campus and $22,261 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,757 when living on campus and $30,377 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 | ||
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| 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 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $760 | $15,945 | $16,840 |
| Troy University-Support Sites | - | $9,792 | $1,366 | - | $26,724 |
| Georgia Military College - Madison | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $4,246 | $12,362 | $1,310 | $15,085 | $16,705 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,246 for in-state students and $12,362 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Columbus State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,805 and South Georgia State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,322 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| Clayton State University | $5,068 | $15,790 | $5,068 | $15,790 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $3,165 | $10,071 | $3,195 | $10,101 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $2,970 | $9,322 |
| Troy University-Support Sites | $9,312 | $9,312 | - | $9,792 |
| Georgia Military College - Madison | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,253 | $12,260 | $4,246 | $12,362 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,907 for state residents and $12,700 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clayton State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,621 and Columbus State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,394.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| Clayton State University | $6,517 | $12,236 | $6,134 | $12,625 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Troy University-Support Sites | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia Military College - Madison | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,099 | $12,505 | $6,907 | $12,700 |
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 $15,085 when a student lives on campus and $16,705 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| Clayton State University | $11,104 | $3,375 | $10,881 | $3,375 | - |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $9,270 | $3,200 | $6,200 | $3,200 | - |
| South Georgia State College | $9,547 | $6,398 | $10,442 | $6,398 | - |
| Troy University-Support Sites | - | - | $10,860 | $15,864 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Madison | - | ||||
| Average | $10,296 | $4,789 | $9,701 | $7,004 | - |