In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Georgia Public Colleges is $5,924 for in-state and $16,740 for out-of-state students.
Georgia Public 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:
Georgia Community Colleges
Georgia Trade Schools
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus has the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,484 and Georgia Military College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,605 among Georgia Public Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Georgia Public Colleges is as follows:
- The tuition & fees is $5,924 for in-state and $16,740 for out-of-state students.
- The tuition per credit hour is $354 for state residents and $1,196 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,366.
- The living cost is $11,725 (on-campus) and $11,606 (off-campus).
Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Georgia Public Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Georgia Public Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton, GA | $3,268 |
$10,588 | $109 |
$414 | $1,250 |
$9,800 |
$6,200 |
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Albany State UniversityAlbany, GA | $5,656 |
$17,008 | $174 |
$647 | $2,934 |
$11,899 |
$11,999 |
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Atlanta Metropolitan State CollegeAtlanta, GA | $3,248 |
$10,400 | $107 |
$405 | $1,350 |
$11,994 |
$5,674 |
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Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA | $8,414 |
$24,734 | $235 |
$779 | $1,240 |
$12,404 |
$11,899 |
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Clayton State UniversityMorrow, GA | $5,180 |
$16,532 | $174 |
$647 | $1,250 |
$12,226 |
$12,186 |
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College of Coastal GeorgiaBrunswick, GA | $3,616 |
$10,936 | $109 |
$414 | $1,850 |
$14,012 |
$8,488 |
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Columbus State UniversityColumbus, GA | $5,898 |
$17,610 | $187 |
$675 | $1,600 |
$11,720 |
$10,900 |
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Dalton State CollegeDalton, GA | $3,336 |
$10,656 | $109 |
$414 | $1,250 |
$10,419 |
$12,255 |
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East Georgia State CollegeSwainsboro, GA | $2,900 |
$9,860 | $101 |
$391 | $1,216 |
$10,134 |
$7,918 |
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Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley, GA | $5,526 |
$16,878 | $174 |
$647 | $1,400 |
$11,100 |
$11,768 |
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Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, GA | $9,186 |
$29,512 | $2,278 |
$8,314 | $2,000 |
$12,302 |
$9,547 |
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Georgia Gwinnett CollegeLawrenceville, GA | $4,532 |
$13,844 | $137 |
$525 | $1,420 |
$15,220 |
$15,220 |
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Georgia Highlands CollegeRome, GA | $3,120 |
$10,080 | $101 |
$391 | $1,000 |
- |
$13,360 |
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta, GA | $12,058 |
$34,484 | $438 |
$1,372 | $800 |
$13,608 |
$13,608 |
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Georgia Military CollegeMilledgeville, GA | $7,605 |
$7,605 | $169 |
$169 | $720 |
$9,904 |
$16,151 |
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Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA | $6,022 |
$17,734 | $187 |
$675 | $1,216 |
$11,492 |
$13,428 |
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Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus, GA | $5,220 |
$16,572 | $174 |
$647 | $1,250 |
$10,850 |
$9,500 |
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Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA | $8,664 |
$24,840 | $306 |
$980 | $2,000 |
$13,392 |
$16,002 |
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Gordon State CollegeBarnesville, GA | $3,628 |
$10,948 | $109 |
$414 | $2,000 |
$10,444 |
$14,002 |
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Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA | $5,808 |
$17,736 | $190 |
$687 | $1,500 |
$13,287 |
$16,045 |
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Middle Georgia State UniversityMacon, GA | $5,038 |
$16,390 | $174 |
$647 | $1,250 |
$9,350 |
$12,791 |
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Savannah State UniversitySavannah, GA | $5,750 |
$19,043 | $174 |
$647 | $1,600 |
$12,602 |
$7,762 |
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South Georgia State CollegeDouglas, GA | $3,314 |
$10,274 | $101 |
$391 | $760 |
$9,928 |
$10,962 |
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Troy University-Support SitesAlpharetta, GA | $9,792 |
$10,176 | - |
- | $1,000 |
- |
$10,860 |
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University of GeorgiaAthens, GA | $11,450 |
$31,688 | $2,982 |
$8,983 | $934 |
$11,672 |
$10,194 |
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University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA | $5,444 |
$16,956 | $182 |
$662 | $1,470 |
$12,770 |
$12,770 |
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University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA | $6,088 |
$17,800 | $187 |
$675 | $800 |
$12,782 |
$11,799 |
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Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA | $6,124 |
$17,836 | $187 |
$675 | $1,200 |
$9,530 |
$11,668 |
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| Average | $5,924 | $16,740 | $354 | $1,196 | $1,366 | $11,725 | $11,606 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.