Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,736 when living on campus and $22,133 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,789 when living on campus and $32,186 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 State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $2,000 | $20,990 | $21,464 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $1,240 | $14,854 | $14,680 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| 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 |
| Average | $5,075 | $15,128 | $1,320 | $16,341 | $15,738 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,075 for in-state students and $15,128 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,709 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 | |
| Georgia State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $8,478 | $23,709 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $4,980 | $15,702 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $3,165 | $10,071 | $3,195 | $10,101 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $2,970 | $9,322 |
| Average | $5,069 | $15,122 | $5,075 | $15,128 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,857 for state residents and $17,159 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 State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,662 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 | |
| Georgia State University | $8,484 | $23,982 | $8,484 | $23,982 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,399 | $14,722 | $4,408 | $14,722 |
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,854 | $17,159 | $6,857 | $17,159 |
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 $16,341 when a student lives on campus and $15,738 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Georgia State University | $16,328 | $4,662 | $14,871 | $6,593 | - |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $9,574 | $5,280 | $9,400 | $5,280 | - |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $9,270 | $3,200 | $6,200 | $3,200 | - |
| South Georgia State College | $9,547 | $6,398 | $10,442 | $6,398 | - |
| Average | $11,196 | $5,145 | $10,207 | $5,531 | - |