Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,118 when living on campus and $25,361 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,549 when living on campus and $38,792 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 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $1,002 | $15,924 | $15,532 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $11,764 | $32,876 | $800 | $15,960 | $15,960 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $1,200 | - | $18,525 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,432 | $14,032 | $1,240 | $16,003 | $18,135 |
| Average | $7,265 | $20,697 | $1,088 | $15,764 | $17,007 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,265 for in-state students and $20,697 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $32,876 and Georgia Highlands College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,296 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 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $11,180 | $30,220 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $11,764 | $32,876 | $11,764 | $32,876 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $2,944 | $9,296 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $3,976 | $12,448 | $4,432 | $14,032 |
| Average | $7,174 | $20,380 | $7,265 | $20,697 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,115 for state residents and $22,163 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, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,140 and Middle Georgia State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,492.
| 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 |
| University of Georgia | $10,268 | $26,576 | $10,268 | $26,576 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $15,570 | $30,646 | $15,570 | $30,646 |
| Georgia Highlands College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,414 | $13,324 | $4,414 | $13,324 |
| Average | $9,115 | $22,163 | $9,115 | $22,163 |
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 $15,764 when a student lives on campus and $17,007 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 | - |
| University of Georgia | $11,246 | $4,678 | $9,898 | $5,634 | - |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $12,760 | $3,200 | $12,760 | $3,200 | - |
| Georgia Highlands College | - | - | $10,000 | $8,525 | - |
| Middle Georgia State University | $8,850 | $7,153 | $10,982 | $7,153 | - |
| Average | $10,445 | $5,319 | $10,917 | $6,090 | - |