Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,506 when living on campus and $23,554 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,948 when living on campus and $33,995 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 | ||
| University of West Georgia | $5,971 | $17,024 | $1,275 | $16,394 | $17,840 |
| Georgia College & State University | $8,998 | $28,178 | $2,000 | $19,357 | $16,905 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $1,240 | $14,854 | $14,680 |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,392 | $16,114 | $1,500 | $13,372 | $8,500 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $1,743 | $12,328 | $13,200 |
| Troy University-Support Sites | - | $9,792 | $1,366 | - | $26,724 |
| Average | $5,725 | $16,167 | $1,521 | $15,261 | $16,308 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,725 for in-state students and $16,167 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia College & State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,178 and Troy University-Support Sites has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,792 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of West Georgia | $5,941 | $16,996 | $5,971 | $17,024 |
| Georgia College & State University | $8,974 | $28,154 | $8,998 | $28,178 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $4,980 | $15,702 |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,832 | $16,554 | $5,392 | $16,114 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $3,283 | $10,189 |
| Troy University-Support Sites | $9,312 | $9,312 | - | $9,792 |
| Average | $6,387 | $16,151 | $5,725 | $16,167 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,795 for state residents and $17,831 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia College & State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,846 and Georgia Southwestern State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,806.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of West Georgia | $5,908 | $18,400 | $5,938 | $18,430 |
| Georgia College & State University | $6,758 | $20,312 | $6,782 | $20,336 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,399 | $14,722 | $4,408 | $14,722 |
| Fort Valley State University | $6,052 | $17,836 | $6,052 | $17,836 |
| Dalton State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Troy University-Support Sites | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,779 | $17,818 | $5,795 | $17,831 |
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 $15,261 when a student lives on campus and $16,308 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of West Georgia | $11,642 | $4,752 | $9,104 | $8,736 | - |
| Georgia College & State University | $11,774 | $7,583 | $8,926 | $7,979 | - |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $9,574 | $5,280 | $9,400 | $5,280 | - |
| Fort Valley State University | $8,372 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $500 | - |
| Dalton State College | $10,128 | $2,200 | $10,770 | $2,430 | - |
| Troy University-Support Sites | - | - | $10,860 | $15,864 | - |
| Average | $10,298 | $4,963 | $9,510 | $6,798 | - |