Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,871 when living on campus and $22,738 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,416 when living on campus and $30,283 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 |
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,218 | $1,600 | $10,337 | $10,212 |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,432 | $14,032 | $1,240 | $16,003 | $18,135 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $760 | $15,945 | $16,840 |
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,404 | $12,949 | $1,104 | $14,363 | $16,230 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,404 for in-state students and $12,949 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Valdosta State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,062 and Georgia Military College - Fayetteville 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 | |
| Valdosta State University | $6,007 | $17,062 | $6,007 | $17,062 |
| Savannah State University | $5,498 | $16,219 | $5,498 | $16,218 |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| Middle Georgia State University | $3,976 | $12,448 | $4,432 | $14,032 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $2,970 | $9,322 |
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,018 | $12,338 | $5,404 | $12,949 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,581 for state residents and $16,761 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 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 |
| Savannah State University | $6,120 | $18,852 | $6,120 | $18,852 |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Middle Georgia State University | $4,414 | $13,324 | $4,414 | $13,324 |
| South Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,581 | $16,761 | $5,581 | $16,761 |
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 $14,363 when a student lives on campus and $16,230 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 | - |
| Savannah State University | $9,620 | $717 | $7,762 | $2,450 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| Middle Georgia State University | $8,850 | $7,153 | $10,982 | $7,153 | - |
| South Georgia State College | $9,547 | $6,398 | $10,442 | $6,398 | - |
| Bainbridge State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,235 | $5,129 | $10,049 | $6,181 | - |