Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,379 when living on campus and $20,897 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,347 when living on campus and $32,866 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 | ||
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,218 | $1,600 | $10,337 | $10,212 |
| 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 |
| Augusta University | $8,122 | $23,500 | $1,240 | $16,881 | $16,863 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,229 | $18,198 | $1,385 | $14,764 | $13,283 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,229 for in-state students and $18,198 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Augusta University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,500 and Fort Valley State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,114 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,219 | $5,498 | $16,218 |
| Georgia Southern University | $5,905 | $16,959 | $5,905 | $16,959 |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,832 | $16,554 | $5,392 | $16,114 |
| Augusta University | $8,122 | $23,500 | $8,122 | $23,500 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,339 | $18,308 | $6,229 | $18,198 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,357 for state residents and $19,529 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 Southern University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,890 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 | |
| Savannah State University | $6,120 | $18,852 | $6,120 | $18,852 |
| Georgia Southern University | $6,520 | $21,424 | $6,520 | $21,424 |
| Fort Valley State University | $6,052 | $17,836 | $6,052 | $17,836 |
| Augusta University | $6,734 | $20,002 | $6,734 | $20,002 |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,357 | $19,529 | $6,357 | $19,529 |
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 $14,764 when a student lives on campus and $13,283 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Savannah State University | $9,620 | $717 | $7,762 | $2,450 | - |
| Georgia Southern University | $10,993 | $7,474 | $9,814 | $7,742 | - |
| Fort Valley State University | $8,372 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $500 | - |
| Augusta University | $11,935 | $4,946 | $11,176 | $5,687 | - |
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,230 | $4,534 | $9,188 | $4,095 | - |