Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,413 when living on campus and $21,496 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,216 when living on campus and $30,299 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 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 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| Georgia Military College - Dublin | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,432 | $14,032 | $1,240 | $16,003 | $18,135 |
| Average | $5,694 | $14,497 | $1,317 | $14,402 | $14,486 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,694 for in-state students and $14,497 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Columbus State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,805 and Georgia Military College - Dublin has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,112 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 Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $4,980 | $15,702 |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,832 | $16,554 | $5,392 | $16,114 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| Georgia Military College - Dublin | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $3,976 | $12,448 | $4,432 | $14,032 |
| Average | $5,446 | $14,061 | $5,694 | $14,497 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,735 for state residents and $15,502 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, Savannah State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,418 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 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,399 | $14,722 | $4,408 | $14,722 |
| Fort Valley State University | $6,052 | $17,836 | $6,052 | $17,836 |
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| Georgia Military College - Dublin | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,414 | $13,324 | $4,414 | $13,324 |
| Average | $5,733 | $15,502 | $5,735 | $15,502 |
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 $14,402 when a student lives on campus and $14,486 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 Southwestern State University | $9,574 | $5,280 | $9,400 | $5,280 | - |
| Fort Valley State University | $8,372 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $500 | - |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Dublin | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| Middle Georgia State University | $8,850 | $7,153 | $10,982 | $7,153 | - |
| Average | $9,536 | $4,867 | $9,396 | $5,089 | - |