Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,399 when living on campus and $25,067 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,558 when living on campus and $33,226 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 State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $2,000 | $20,990 | $21,464 |
| East Georgia State College | $2,736 | $9,088 | $1,585 | $14,525 | $12,434 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $1,600 | $17,446 | $16,306 |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | $8,112 | $8,112 | $720 | - | $19,080 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $6,269 | $14,429 | $1,476 | $17,654 | $17,321 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,269 for in-state students and $14,429 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.62% 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 - 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 | |
| Georgia State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $8,478 | $23,709 |
| East Georgia State College | $2,736 | $9,088 | $2,736 | $9,088 |
| Columbus State University | $5,751 | $16,805 | $5,751 | $16,805 |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | $6,638 | $6,638 | $8,112 | $8,112 |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,901 | $14,060 | $6,269 | $14,429 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,082 for state residents and $18,378 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 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 State University | $8,484 | $23,982 | $8,484 | $23,982 |
| East Georgia State College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbus State University | $7,680 | $12,774 | $7,680 | $12,774 |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,082 | $18,378 | $8,082 | $18,378 |
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 $17,654 when a student lives on campus and $17,321 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Georgia State University | $16,328 | $4,662 | $14,871 | $6,593 | - |
| East Georgia State College | $9,858 | $4,667 | $7,767 | $4,667 | - |
| Columbus State University | $11,262 | $6,184 | $10,122 | $6,184 | - |
| Georgia Military College - Fayetteville | - | - | $10,112 | $8,968 | - |
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Sandersville | - | ||||
| Average | $12,483 | $5,171 | $10,718 | $6,603 | - |