Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,579 when living on campus and $19,873 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,955 when living on campus and $29,249 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 | ||
| Fort Valley State University | $5,392 | $16,114 | $1,500 | $13,372 | $8,500 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $760 | $15,945 | $16,840 |
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Albany | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Dublin | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $4,704 | $14,080 | $1,287 | $15,588 | $13,882 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,704 for in-state students and $14,080 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.03% 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 | |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,832 | $16,554 | $5,392 | $16,114 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $2,970 | $9,322 |
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Georgia Military College - Albany | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia Military College - Dublin | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $4,851 | $14,227 | $4,704 | $14,080 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,866 for state residents and $15,305 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, Fort Valley State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,128 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 | |
| Fort Valley State University | $6,052 | $17,836 | $6,052 | $17,836 |
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| South Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Georgia Military College - Albany | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia Military College - Dublin | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,866 | $15,305 | $6,866 | $15,305 |
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 $15,588 when a student lives on campus and $13,882 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Fort Valley State University | $8,372 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $500 | - |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| South Georgia State College | $9,547 | $6,398 | $10,442 | $6,398 | - |
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Albany | - | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Dublin | - | ||||
| Average | $9,727 | $5,861 | $9,521 | $4,361 | - |