Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,042 when living on campus and $23,218 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,617 when living on campus and $29,793 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 Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $1,200 | - | $18,525 |
| East Georgia State College | $2,736 | $9,088 | $1,585 | $14,525 | $12,434 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $1,743 | $12,328 | $13,200 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| Georgia Military College - Robins | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | $4,458 | $13,244 | $1,550 | $24,080 | $24,080 |
| Average | $4,547 | $11,122 | $1,400 | $17,095 | $17,271 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,547 for in-state students and $11,122 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Columbus State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,805 and Georgia Military College - Robins 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 | |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 | $9,296 | $2,944 | $9,296 |
| East Georgia State College | $2,736 | $9,088 | $2,736 | $9,088 |
| Dalton State College | $3,283 | $10,189 | $3,283 | $10,189 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| Georgia Military College - Robins | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | $4,458 | $13,244 | $4,458 | $13,244 |
| Average | $4,302 | $10,877 | $4,547 | $11,122 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,680 for state residents and $12,774 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, Columbus State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,394 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 Highlands College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| East Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Dalton State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| Georgia Military College - Robins | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia Gwinnett College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
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 $17,095 when a student lives on campus and $17,271 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Georgia Highlands College | - | - | $10,000 | $8,525 | - |
| East Georgia State College | $9,858 | $4,667 | $7,767 | $4,667 | - |
| Dalton State College | $10,128 | $2,200 | $10,770 | $2,430 | - |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Robins | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | $15,320 | $8,760 | $15,320 | $8,760 | - |
| Average | $11,642 | $5,453 | $10,682 | $6,589 | - |