Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,707 when living on campus and $22,793 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,490 when living on campus and $33,576 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 Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $1,240 | $14,854 | $14,680 |
| Clayton State University | $5,068 | $15,790 | $1,822 | $14,479 | $14,256 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,009 | $15,441 | $1,460 | $15,990 | $13,910 |
| Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 | $1,500 | $18,641 | $21,461 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,211 | $15,993 | $1,506 | $15,991 | $16,077 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,211 for in-state students and $15,993 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kennesaw State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,040 and University of North Georgia has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,441 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $4,980 | $15,702 |
| Clayton State University | $5,068 | $15,790 | $5,068 | $15,790 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,182 | $15,861 | $5,009 | $15,441 |
| Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 | $5,786 | $17,040 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,254 | $16,098 | $5,211 | $15,993 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,691 for state residents and $16,444 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kennesaw State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,188 and Clayton State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,621.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,399 | $14,722 | $4,408 | $14,722 |
| Clayton State University | $6,517 | $12,236 | $6,134 | $12,625 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,556 | $17,904 | $5,556 | $17,904 |
| Kennesaw State University | $6,664 | $20,524 | $6,664 | $20,524 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,784 | $16,347 | $5,691 | $16,444 |
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 $15,991 when a student lives on campus and $16,077 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $9,574 | $5,280 | $9,400 | $5,280 | - |
| Clayton State University | $11,104 | $3,375 | $10,881 | $3,375 | - |
| University of North Georgia | $12,310 | $3,680 | $9,610 | $4,300 | - |
| Kennesaw State University | $13,027 | $5,614 | $14,915 | $6,546 | - |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,504 | $4,487 | $11,202 | $4,875 | - |