Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,455 when living on campus and $26,253 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,063 when living on campus and $38,861 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 | ||
| College of Coastal Georgia | $3,616 | $10,936 | $1,850 | $21,244 | $15,720 |
| Georgia State University | $8,664 | $24,840 | $2,000 | $18,502 | $23,042 |
| University of West Georgia | $6,088 | $17,800 | $800 | $19,094 | $18,111 |
| Augusta University | $8,414 | $24,734 | $1,240 | $17,288 | $17,607 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,444 | $16,956 | $1,470 | $16,560 | $17,200 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,445 | $19,053 | $1,472 | $18,538 | $18,336 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,445 for in-state students and $19,053 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,520 and College of Coastal Georgia has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,936 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of Coastal Georgia | $3,483 | $10,389 | $3,616 | $10,936 |
| Georgia State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $8,664 | $24,840 |
| University of West Georgia | $5,971 | $17,024 | $6,088 | $17,800 |
| Augusta University | $8,122 | $23,500 | $8,414 | $24,734 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,211 | $15,967 | $5,444 | $16,956 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,253 | $18,118 | $6,445 | $19,053 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,780 for state residents and $21,065 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,796 and University of North Georgia has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,316.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of Coastal Georgia | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia State University | $8,484 | $23,982 | $8,664 | $25,116 |
| University of West Georgia | $5,938 | $18,430 | $6,046 | $19,600 |
| Augusta University | $6,734 | $20,002 | $6,992 | $21,060 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,556 | $17,904 | $5,416 | $18,484 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,678 | $20,080 | $6,780 | $21,065 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,538 when a student lives on campus and $18,336 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| College of Coastal Georgia | $14,012 | $7,232 | $8,488 | $7,232 | $7,232 |
| Georgia State University | $13,392 | $5,110 | $16,002 | $7,040 | $7,040 |
| University of West Georgia | $12,782 | $6,312 | $11,799 | $6,312 | $6,312 |
| Augusta University | $12,404 | $4,884 | $11,899 | $5,708 | $5,708 |
| University of North Georgia | $12,770 | $3,790 | $12,770 | $4,430 | $4,430 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,072 | $5,466 | $12,192 | $6,144 | $6,144 |
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