Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,503 when living on campus and $21,555 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,524 when living on campus and $31,575 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 |
| 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 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 | $1,500 | $18,641 | $21,461 |
| Average | $5,074 | $15,095 | $1,480 | $14,949 | $15,001 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,074 for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Kennesaw State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,040 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 | |
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,219 | $5,498 | $16,218 |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,832 | $16,554 | $5,392 | $16,114 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $2,944 | $9,296 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 | $5,786 | $17,040 |
| Average | $5,162 | $15,183 | $5,074 | $15,095 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,629 for state residents and $17,497 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, Kennesaw State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,188 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 | |
| Savannah State University | $6,120 | $18,852 | $6,120 | $18,852 |
| Fort Valley State University | $6,052 | $17,836 | $6,052 | $17,836 |
| Georgia Highlands College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| Kennesaw State University | $6,664 | $20,524 | $6,664 | $20,524 |
| Average | $6,629 | $17,497 | $6,629 | $17,497 |
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 $14,949 when a student lives on campus and $15,001 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 | - |
| Fort Valley State University | $8,372 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $500 | - |
| Georgia Highlands College | - | - | $10,000 | $8,525 | - |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| Kennesaw State University | $13,027 | $5,614 | $14,915 | $6,546 | - |
| Average | $10,570 | $4,379 | $10,160 | $4,841 | - |