Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,756 when living on campus and $22,946 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,629 when living on campus and $33,819 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 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $1,743 | $12,328 | $13,200 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $760 | $15,945 | $16,840 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,306 | $16,178 | $1,445 | $16,006 | $16,196 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,306 for in-state students and $16,178 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate 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 tuition & fees of $28,178 and South Georgia State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,322 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 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $3,283 | $10,189 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $2,970 | $9,322 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,292 | $16,165 | $5,306 | $16,178 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,360 for state residents and $19,383 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia College & State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,846 and University of West Georgia has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,830.
| 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 |
| Dalton State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,333 | $19,356 | $6,360 | $19,383 |
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 $16,006 when a student lives on campus and $16,196 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 | - |
| Dalton State College | $10,128 | $2,200 | $10,770 | $2,430 | - |
| South Georgia State College | $9,547 | $6,398 | $10,442 | $6,398 | - |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,773 | $5,233 | $9,811 | $6,386 | - |