Tuition Comparison Between Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia is $5,924 for in-state and $16,740 for out-of-state students. For Georgia private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $22,774.

Compared to last year's tuition in Georgia, in-state tuition has increased by 2.99% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 5.91%. The private schools' tuition increased by 0.37%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia .

Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia ' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Georgia, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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Emory University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,280 and Beulah Heights University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,492 among Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia .

The average itemized college cost for Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia is as follows:

  • The tuition & fees is $5,924 for in-state and $16,740 for out-of-state students.
  • Private schools' tuition is $22,774.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $284 for state residents and $1,028 for out-of-state.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,337.
  • The living cost is $15,076 (on-campus) and $13,381 (off-campus).

Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
American InterContinental University-AtlantaAtlanta, GA$13,527 $351 $1,200 - $9,044
Atlanta Metropolitan State CollegeAtlanta, GA$3,248 $10,400$107 $405$1,350 $11,994 $5,674
Beulah Heights UniversityAtlanta, GA$8,492 $335 $1,000 - $10,200
Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyAtlanta, GA$18,168 - - - $13,534
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GA$28,310 $1,047 $1,900 $12,748 $12,748
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA$64,280 $2,642 $1,262 $20,220 $20,220
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta, GA$12,058 $34,484$438 $1,372$800 $13,608 $13,608
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA$8,664 $24,840$306 $980$2,000 $13,392 $16,002
Herzing University-AtlantaAtlanta, GA$13,450 $515 - - $8,928
Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA$32,893 $1,194 $2,000 $14,778 $16,278
Morris Brown CollegeAtlanta, GA$9,718 $354 $1,000 - $12,137
Oglethorpe UniversityAtlanta, GA$47,590 $1,958 $1,200 $15,780 $16,560
South College-AtlantaAtlanta, GA$18,535 - $1,500 - $16,920
Spelman CollegeAtlanta, GA$31,556 $1,181 $1,500 $18,091 $19,431
Strayer University-Cobb CampusAtlanta, GA$13,920 - $675 - $9,438
Average$7,990$24,678$284$1,028$1,337$15,076$13,381
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia

The following charts visualize the 2025 average costs of attendance and the changes of tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by school type for Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia . You can explore charts by using below tabs.

Frequently Asked Questions for Georgia Tuition

The average in-state tuition and fees for 28 public colleges in Georgia is $5,924. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Georgia is $16,740 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 50 private colleges in Georgia is $22,774.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Georgia public colleges is $22,338 for on-campus living and $20,643 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Georgia public colleges is $33,154 for on-campus living and $31,459 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Georgia is $39,188 for on-campus living and $37,493 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $10,816 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $6,034 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 2.99% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 5.91% and private tuition changed by 0.37% from last year.
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