Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,969 when living on campus and $22,693 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,948 when living on campus and $33,672 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 | ||
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 | $17,062 | $1,200 | $15,168 | $16,882 |
| Georgia State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $2,000 | $20,990 | $21,464 |
| Clayton State University | $5,068 | $15,790 | $1,822 | $14,479 | $14,256 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $3,195 | $10,101 | $1,000 | $12,470 | $9,400 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,687 | $16,666 | $1,506 | $15,777 | $15,501 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,687 for in-state students and $16,666 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,709 and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,101 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 | $17,062 | $6,007 | $17,062 |
| Georgia State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $8,478 | $23,709 |
| Clayton State University | $5,068 | $15,790 | $5,068 | $15,790 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $3,165 | $10,071 | $3,195 | $10,101 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,680 | $16,658 | $5,687 | $16,666 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,942 for state residents and $18,238 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,662 and Clayton State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,621.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Valdosta State University | $6,208 | $18,106 | $6,208 | $18,106 |
| Georgia State University | $8,484 | $23,982 | $8,484 | $23,982 |
| Clayton State University | $6,517 | $12,236 | $6,134 | $12,625 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,070 | $18,108 | $6,942 | $18,238 |
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 $15,777 when a student lives on campus and $15,501 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Valdosta State University | $8,922 | $6,246 | $10,946 | $5,936 | - |
| Georgia State University | $16,328 | $4,662 | $14,871 | $6,593 | - |
| Clayton State University | $11,104 | $3,375 | $10,881 | $3,375 | - |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $9,270 | $3,200 | $6,200 | $3,200 | - |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,406 | $4,371 | $10,725 | $4,776 | - |