Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,089 when living on campus and $22,612 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,033 when living on campus and $34,556 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 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $1,002 | $15,924 | $15,532 |
| Georgia Southern University | $5,905 | $16,959 | $1,200 | $18,467 | $17,556 |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | $3,105 | $9,731 | $1,350 | $15,848 | $9,528 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,549 | $18,493 | $1,188 | $16,352 | $14,875 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,549 for in-state students and $18,493 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Georgia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,220 and Atlanta Metropolitan State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,731 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 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $11,180 | $30,220 |
| Georgia Southern University | $5,905 | $16,959 | $5,905 | $16,959 |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | $3,106 | $9,731 | $3,105 | $9,731 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,550 | $18,493 | $6,549 | $18,493 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,665 for state residents and $22,035 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, University of Georgia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,186 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 |
| University of Georgia | $10,268 | $26,576 | $10,268 | $26,576 |
| Georgia Southern University | $6,520 | $21,424 | $6,520 | $21,424 |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,665 | $22,035 | $7,665 | $22,035 |
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 $16,352 when a student lives on campus and $14,875 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 | - |
| University of Georgia | $11,246 | $4,678 | $9,898 | $5,634 | - |
| Georgia Southern University | $10,993 | $7,474 | $9,814 | $7,742 | - |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | $11,994 | $3,854 | $5,674 | $3,854 | - |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,789 | $5,563 | $9,083 | $5,792 | - |