Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,890 when living on campus and $22,869 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,267 when living on campus and $31,246 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 |
| Gordon State College | $3,475 | $10,381 | $1,350 | $11,868 | $10,563 |
| Georgia State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $2,000 | $20,990 | $21,464 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $760 | $15,945 | $16,840 |
| Average | $5,757 | $14,134 | $1,272 | $14,862 | $15,840 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,757 for in-state students and $14,134 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Georgia State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,709 and Georgia Military College - Columbus 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 |
| Gordon State College | $3,475 | $10,381 | $3,475 | $10,381 |
| Georgia State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $8,478 | $23,709 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| South Georgia State College | $2,970 | $9,322 | $2,970 | $9,322 |
| Average | $5,511 | $13,889 | $5,757 | $14,134 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,937 for state residents and $20,313 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 State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,662 and Valdosta State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,470.
| 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 |
| Gordon State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Georgia State University | $8,484 | $23,982 | $8,484 | $23,982 |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,937 | $20,313 | $6,937 | $20,313 |
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 $14,862 when a student lives on campus and $15,840 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 | - |
| Gordon State College | $9,142 | $2,726 | $6,230 | $4,333 | - |
| Georgia State University | $16,328 | $4,662 | $14,871 | $6,593 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Columbus | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| South Georgia State College | $9,547 | $6,398 | $10,442 | $6,398 | - |
| Average | $10,712 | $4,150 | $10,061 | $5,780 | - |