Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2023 costs of attendance between best schools in Georgia. For state residents, the average COA is $27,458 when living on campus and $26,651 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,935 when living on campus and $49,129 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Emory University | $57,948 | $1,250 | $19,616 | $19,616 | |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $11,764 | $32,876 | $800 | $15,542 | $15,542 |
| 3 | University of Georgia | $11,180 | $30,220 | $888 | $15,474 | $14,090 |
| 4 | Wesleyan College | $27,650 | - | $13,496 | $13,496 | |
| 5 | Berry College | $39,376 | $1,000 | $16,114 | $15,066 | |
| 6 | Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 | $1,500 | $19,967 | $19,967 |
| 7 | Spelman College | $28,885 | $1,500 | $19,181 | $19,181 | |
| 8 | Georgia State University | $8,478 | $23,709 | $2,000 | $18,479 | $21,260 |
| 9 | Piedmont University | $29,190 | $1,298 | $15,192 | $13,706 | |
| 10 | Young Harris College | $30,905 | - | $15,699 | $8,769 | |
| Average | $9,302 | $31,780 | $1,280 | $16,876 | $16,069 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Georgia. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,302 for in-state students and $31,780 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Georgia are increased by 1.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Georgia, Emory University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $57,948 and Kennesaw State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,040 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Emory University | $55,468 | $57,948 | ||
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $12,852 | $33,964 | $11,764 | $32,876 |
| 3 | University of Georgia | $12,068 | $31,108 | $11,180 | $30,220 |
| 4 | Wesleyan College | $26,390 | $27,650 | ||
| 5 | Berry College | $38,656 | $39,376 | ||
| 6 | Kennesaw State University | $6,436 | $17,690 | $5,786 | $17,040 |
| 7 | Spelman College | $28,181 | $28,885 | ||
| 8 | Georgia State University | $9,286 | $24,517 | $8,478 | $23,709 |
| 9 | Piedmont University | $28,340 | $29,190 | ||
| 10 | Young Harris College | $29,962 | $30,905 | ||
| Average | $10,161 | $31,428 | $9,302 | $31,780 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Georgia. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,247 for state residents and $23,034 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Georgia are decreased by -0.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Georgia, Emory University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $45,800 and Piedmont University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,232.
| Rank | Name | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Emory University | $45,684 | $46,700 | ||
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $16,764 | $31,334 | $15,570 | $30,646 |
| 3 | University of Georgia | $11,156 | $27,464 | $10,268 | $26,576 |
| 4 | Wesleyan College | $11,531 | $11,573 | ||
| 5 | Berry College | $12,420 | $12,600 | ||
| 6 | Kennesaw State University | $7,224 | $21,174 | $6,664 | $20,524 |
| 7 | Spelman College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| 8 | Georgia State University | $9,292 | $24,790 | $8,484 | $23,982 |
| 9 | Piedmont University | $11,020 | $11,672 | ||
| 10 | Young Harris College | This school does not have graduate schools programs. | |||
| Average | $11,109 | $23,177 | $10,247 | $23,034 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Georgia. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2022-2023, the average living costs of best schools in Georgia is $16,876 when a student lives on campus and $16,069 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Emory University | $17,016 | $2,600 | $17,016 | $2,600 | - |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $12,342 | $3,200 | $12,342 | $3,200 | - |
| 3 | University of Georgia | $10,904 | $4,570 | $8,644 | $5,446 | - |
| 4 | Wesleyan College | $10,996 | $2,500 | $10,996 | $2,500 | - |
| 5 | Berry College | $13,890 | $2,224 | $10,982 | $4,084 | - |
| 6 | Kennesaw State University | $12,947 | $7,020 | $12,947 | $7,020 | - |
| 7 | Spelman College | $15,666 | $3,515 | $15,666 | $3,515 | - |
| 8 | Georgia State University | $13,816 | $4,663 | $14,891 | $6,369 | - |
| 9 | Piedmont University | $11,562 | $3,630 | $10,076 | $3,630 | - |
| 10 | Young Harris College | $11,706 | $3,993 | $4,390 | $4,379 | - |
| Average | $13,085 | $3,792 | $11,795 | $4,274 | - | |
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