In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Georgia Colleges 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 Georgia Colleges.

Georgia Colleges' 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 Reformed University has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,360 among Georgia Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Georgia Colleges 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 $354 for state residents and $1,023 for out-of-state.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,279.
  • The living cost is $12,314 (on-campus) and $11,816 (off-campus).

2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Georgia Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Georgia Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton, GA$3,268 $10,588$109 $414$1,250 $9,800 $6,200
Agnes Scott CollegeDecatur, GA$50,604 $2,094 $1,040 $13,605 $5,616
Albany State UniversityAlbany, GA$5,656 $17,008$174 $647$2,934 $11,899 $11,999
American InterContinental University-AtlantaAtlanta, GA$13,527 $351 $1,200 - $9,044
Andrew CollegeCuthbert, GA$19,604 $654 $1,500 $12,432 -
Atlanta Metropolitan State CollegeAtlanta, GA$3,248 $10,400$107 $405$1,350 $11,994 $5,674
Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA$8,414 $24,734$235 $779$1,240 $12,404 $11,899
Berry CollegeMount Berry, GA$41,486 $1,372 $1,000 $14,590 $10,186
Beulah Heights UniversityAtlanta, GA$8,492 $335 $1,000 - $10,200
Brenau UniversityGainesville, GA$33,757 $1,049 $1,250 $12,850 $14,536
Brewton-Parker Christian UniversityMount Vernon, GA$20,120 $710 $1,941 $11,820 $14,550
Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyAtlanta, GA$18,168 - - - $13,534
Chamberlain University-GeorgiaSandy Springs, GA$21,240 $725 $400 - $15,448
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GA$28,310 $1,047 $1,900 $12,748 $12,748
Clayton State UniversityMorrow, GA$5,180 $16,532$174 $647$1,250 $12,226 $12,186
College of AthensWatkinsville, GA$9,050 $295 $800 - $9,800
College of Coastal GeorgiaBrunswick, GA$3,616 $10,936$109 $414$1,850 $14,012 $8,488
Columbia College - Fort StewartFt. Stewart, GA$8,256 - $480 - $11,680
Columbia College - Hunter Army AirfieldHunter Army Airfield, GA$8,256 - $480 - $11,680
Columbia College - NSB Kings BayKings Bay, GA$8,304 - - - -
Columbus State UniversityColumbus, GA$5,898 $17,610$187 $675$1,600 $11,720 $10,900
Covenant CollegeLookout Mountain, GA$42,040 $1,750 $1,170 $12,754 $11,000
Dalton State CollegeDalton, GA$3,336 $10,656$109 $414$1,250 $10,419 $12,255
DeVry University-GeorgiaDecatur, GA$17,008 $514 $1,100 - $16,608
East Georgia State CollegeSwainsboro, GA$2,900 $9,860$101 $391$1,216 $10,134 $7,918
Emmanuel UniversityFranklin Springs, GA$25,500 $1,063 - $10,984 $10,232
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA$64,280 $2,642 $1,262 $20,220 $20,220
Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley, GA$5,526 $16,878$174 $647$1,400 $11,100 $11,768
Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, GA$9,186 $29,512$2,278 $8,314$2,000 $12,302 $9,547
Georgia Gwinnett CollegeLawrenceville, GA$4,532 $13,844$137 $525$1,420 $15,220 $15,220
Georgia Highlands CollegeRome, GA$3,120 $10,080$101 $391$1,000 - $13,360
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta, GA$12,058 $34,484$438 $1,372$800 $13,608 $13,608
Georgia Military CollegeMilledgeville, GA$7,605 $7,605$169 $169$720 $9,904 $16,151
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA$6,022 $17,734$187 $675$1,216 $11,492 $13,428
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus, GA$5,220 $16,572$174 $647$1,250 $10,850 $9,500
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA$8,664 $24,840$306 $980$2,000 $13,392 $16,002
Gordon State CollegeBarnesville, GA$3,628 $10,948$109 $414$2,000 $10,444 $14,002
Herzing University-AtlantaAtlanta, GA$13,450 $515 - - $8,928
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA$5,808 $17,736$190 $687$1,500 $13,287 $16,045
LaGrange CollegeLagrange, GA$35,400 $1,390 $1,200 $13,166 $13,166
Life UniversityMarietta, GA$15,036 $301 $2,400 $14,850 $17,379
Luther Rice College & SeminaryLithonia, GA$11,320 $410 $1,888 - $18,992
Mercer UniversityMacon, GA$31,565 $1,038 $1,200 $15,156 $15,156
Middle Georgia State UniversityMacon, GA$5,038 $16,390$174 $647$1,250 $9,350 $12,791
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
Paine CollegeAugusta, GA$14,596 $529 $2,500 $7,512 $7,512
Piedmont UniversityDemorest, GA$31,700 $1,100 $1,298 $13,100 $10,668
Point UniversityWest Point, GA$23,950 $760 $2,000 $9,875 $9,260
Reformed UniversityLawrenceville, GA$5,360 - - - -
Reinhardt UniversityWaleska, GA$30,074 $957 $1,226 $13,600 $13,370
Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GA$41,630 $914 $2,061 $18,123 $14,664
Savannah State UniversitySavannah, GA$5,750 $19,043$174 $647$1,600 $12,602 $7,762
Shorter UniversityRome, GA$24,630 $566 $1,200 $9,920 $10,450
South College-AtlantaAtlanta, GA$18,535 - $1,500 - $16,920
South Georgia State CollegeDouglas, GA$3,314 $10,274$101 $391$760 $9,928 $10,962
South University-SavannahSavannah, GA$17,895 $475 $540 - $9,439
South University-Savannah OnlineSavannah, GA$17,895 $475 $540 - $9,439
Spelman CollegeAtlanta, GA$31,556 $1,181 $1,500 $18,091 $19,431
Strayer University - Macon CampusMacon, GA$13,920 - $675 - $9,438
Strayer University-Augusta CampusAugusta, GA$13,920 - $675 - $9,438
Strayer University-Cobb CampusAtlanta, GA$13,920 - $675 - $9,438
Strayer University-GeorgiaChamblee, GA$13,920 $339 $675 - $9,438
Strayer University-Lithonia CampusLithonia, GA$13,920 - $675 - $9,438
Strayer University-Morrow CampusMorrow, GA$13,920 - $675 - $9,438
Strayer University-Savannah CampusSavannah, GA$13,920 - $675 - $9,438
Thomas UniversityThomasville, GA$11,640 $475 $2,000 $8,140 $9,900
Troy University-Support SitesAlpharetta, GA$9,792 $10,176- -$1,000 - $10,860
Truett McConnell UniversityCleveland, GA$26,792 $1,038 $1,600 $9,936 $9,936
University of GeorgiaAthens, GA$11,450 $31,688$2,982 $8,983$934 $11,672 $10,194
University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA$5,444 $16,956$182 $662$1,470 $12,770 $12,770
University of Toccoa FallsToccoa Falls, GA$23,950 $1,000 $1,200 $8,800 $9,500
University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA$6,088 $17,800$187 $675$800 $12,782 $11,799
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA$6,124 $17,836$187 $675$1,200 $9,530 $11,668
Wesleyan CollegeMacon, GA$27,650 $596 - $11,660 $11,660
Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA$32,305 $1,025 - $11,000 $5,500
Average$5,924$20,536$354$1,023$1,279$12,314$11,816
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
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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 $19,518 for on-campus living and $19,019 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 $30,334 for on-campus living and $29,835 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Georgia is $36,367 for on-campus living and $35,869 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.