Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,178 when living on campus and $23,782 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,944 when living on campus and $35,548 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 | ||
| Georgia College & State University | $8,998 | $28,178 | $2,000 | $19,357 | $16,905 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $1,743 | $12,328 | $13,200 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,009 | $15,441 | $1,460 | $15,990 | $13,910 |
| Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 | $1,500 | $18,641 | $21,461 |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $5,765 | $17,531 | $1,661 | $16,752 | $16,356 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,765 for in-state students and $17,531 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia College & State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,178 and Dalton State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,189 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Georgia College & State University | $8,974 | $28,154 | $8,998 | $28,178 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $3,283 | $10,189 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,182 | $15,861 | $5,009 | $15,441 |
| Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 | $5,786 | $17,040 |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,795 | $17,610 | $5,765 | $17,531 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,671 for state residents and $17,885 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.03% 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 | |
| Georgia College & State University | $6,758 | $20,312 | $6,782 | $20,336 |
| Dalton State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,556 | $17,904 | $5,556 | $17,904 |
| Kennesaw State University | $6,664 | $20,524 | $6,664 | $20,524 |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,665 | $17,879 | $6,671 | $17,885 |
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 $16,752 when a student lives on campus and $16,356 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Georgia College & State University | $11,774 | $7,583 | $8,926 | $7,979 | - |
| Dalton State College | $10,128 | $2,200 | $10,770 | $2,430 | - |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| University of North Georgia | $12,310 | $3,680 | $9,610 | $4,300 | - |
| Kennesaw State University | $13,027 | $5,614 | $14,915 | $6,546 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | - | ||||
| Average | $11,700 | $5,052 | $10,869 | $5,488 | - |