Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,294 when living on campus and $21,579 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,150 when living on campus and $31,435 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 Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $1,240 | $14,854 | $14,680 |
| Albany State University | $5,934 | $16,656 | $1,220 | $12,466 | $13,806 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,009 | $15,441 | $1,460 | $15,990 | $13,910 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $760 | $15,945 | $16,840 |
| Average | $4,973 | $14,829 | $1,191 | $15,130 | $15,415 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,973 for in-state students and $14,829 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, University of West Georgia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,024 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 Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $4,980 | $15,702 |
| Albany State University | $5,484 | $16,206 | $5,934 | $16,656 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,182 | $15,861 | $5,009 | $15,441 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $2,970 | $9,322 |
| Average | $4,911 | $14,817 | $4,973 | $14,829 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,190 for state residents and $16,548 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of West Georgia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,830 and Albany State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,716.
| 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 Southwestern State University | $4,399 | $14,722 | $4,408 | $14,722 |
| Albany State University | $4,858 | $15,136 | $4,858 | $15,136 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,556 | $17,904 | $5,556 | $17,904 |
| South Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,180 | $16,541 | $5,190 | $16,548 |
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 $15,130 when a student lives on campus and $15,415 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 Southwestern State University | $9,574 | $5,280 | $9,400 | $5,280 | - |
| Albany State University | $9,066 | $3,400 | $10,406 | $3,400 | - |
| University of North Georgia | $12,310 | $3,680 | $9,610 | $4,300 | - |
| South Georgia State College | $9,547 | $6,398 | $10,442 | $6,398 | - |
| Average | $10,428 | $4,702 | $9,792 | $5,623 | - |