Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,056 when living on campus and $25,575 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,744 when living on campus and $38,263 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 State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $2,000 | $20,990 | $21,464 |
| Georgia Southern University | $5,905 | $16,959 | $1,200 | $18,467 | $17,556 |
| Albany State University | $5,934 | $16,656 | $1,220 | $12,466 | $13,806 |
| Augusta University | $8,122 | $23,500 | $1,240 | $16,881 | $16,863 |
| Georgia Military College - Fairburn | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,889 | $19,577 | $1,372 | $16,794 | $17,314 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,889 for in-state students and $19,577 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,709 and Albany State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,656 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 State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $8,478 | $23,709 |
| Georgia Southern University | $5,905 | $16,959 | $5,905 | $16,959 |
| Albany State University | $5,484 | $16,206 | $5,934 | $16,656 |
| Augusta University | $8,122 | $23,500 | $8,122 | $23,500 |
| Georgia Military College - Fairburn | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,799 | $19,487 | $6,889 | $19,577 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,561 for state residents and $19,730 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 Albany State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,716.
| 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 State University | $8,484 | $23,982 | $8,484 | $23,982 |
| Georgia Southern University | $6,520 | $21,424 | $6,520 | $21,424 |
| Albany State University | $4,858 | $15,136 | $4,858 | $15,136 |
| Augusta University | $6,734 | $20,002 | $6,734 | $20,002 |
| Georgia Military College - Fairburn | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,561 | $19,730 | $6,561 | $19,730 |
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 $16,794 when a student lives on campus and $17,314 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 State University | $16,328 | $4,662 | $14,871 | $6,593 | - |
| Georgia Southern University | $10,993 | $7,474 | $9,814 | $7,742 | - |
| Albany State University | $9,066 | $3,400 | $10,406 | $3,400 | - |
| Augusta University | $11,935 | $4,946 | $11,176 | $5,687 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Fairburn | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,449 | $5,346 | $11,443 | $5,872 | - |