Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,863 when living on campus and $22,010 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,916 when living on campus and $32,063 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 | ||
| Gordon State College | $3,475 | $10,381 | $1,350 | $11,868 | $10,563 |
| 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 |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,392 | $16,114 | $1,500 | $13,372 | $8,500 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $1,200 | - | $18,525 |
| Average | $5,239 | $15,292 | $1,450 | $16,174 | $15,322 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,239 for in-state students and $15,292 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,709 and Georgia Highlands College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,296 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Gordon State College | $3,475 | $10,381 | $3,475 | $10,381 |
| Georgia State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $8,478 | $23,709 |
| Georgia Southern University | $5,905 | $16,959 | $5,905 | $16,959 |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,832 | $16,554 | $5,392 | $16,114 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $2,944 | $9,296 |
| Average | $5,327 | $15,380 | $5,239 | $15,292 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,019 for state residents and $21,081 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 Fort Valley State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,128.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Gordon State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia State University | $8,484 | $23,982 | $8,484 | $23,982 |
| Georgia Southern University | $6,520 | $21,424 | $6,520 | $21,424 |
| Fort Valley State University | $6,052 | $17,836 | $6,052 | $17,836 |
| Georgia Highlands College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,019 | $21,081 | $7,019 | $21,081 |
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 $16,174 when a student lives on campus and $15,322 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Gordon State College | $9,142 | $2,726 | $6,230 | $4,333 | - |
| Georgia State University | $16,328 | $4,662 | $14,871 | $6,593 | - |
| Georgia Southern University | $10,993 | $7,474 | $9,814 | $7,742 | - |
| Fort Valley State University | $8,372 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $500 | - |
| Georgia Highlands College | - | - | $10,000 | $8,525 | - |
| Average | $11,209 | $4,966 | $9,783 | $5,539 | - |