Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,631 when living on campus and $20,599 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,487 when living on campus and $30,456 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 | ||
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $1,240 | $14,854 | $14,680 |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,392 | $16,114 | $1,500 | $13,372 | $8,500 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $1,200 | - | $18,525 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,009 | $15,441 | $1,460 | $15,990 | $13,910 |
| Average | $4,815 | $14,672 | $1,400 | $15,416 | $14,384 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,815 for in-state students and $14,672 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Columbus State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,805 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 | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 | $15,702 | $4,980 | $15,702 |
| Fort Valley State University | $5,832 | $16,554 | $5,392 | $16,114 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $2,944 | $9,296 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,182 | $15,861 | $5,009 | $15,441 |
| Average | $4,938 | $14,844 | $4,815 | $14,672 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,924 for state residents and $15,809 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, University of North Georgia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,488 and Columbus State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,394.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,399 | $14,722 | $4,408 | $14,722 |
| Fort Valley State University | $6,052 | $17,836 | $6,052 | $17,836 |
| Georgia Highlands College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,556 | $17,904 | $5,556 | $17,904 |
| Average | $5,922 | $15,809 | $5,924 | $15,809 |
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 $15,416 when a student lives on campus and $14,384 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $9,574 | $5,280 | $9,400 | $5,280 | - |
| Fort Valley State University | $8,372 | $5,000 | $8,000 | $500 | - |
| Georgia Highlands College | - | - | $10,000 | $8,525 | - |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| University of North Georgia | $12,310 | $3,680 | $9,610 | $4,300 | - |
| Average | $10,380 | $5,036 | $9,426 | $4,958 | - |