How much has GHC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

0.16%

In-State

9.68%

Out-of-State

GHC's tuition & fees has increased from $9,190 (2015) to $10,080 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 9.68% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2025) at Georgia Highlands College.

GHC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Georgia's average increase rate of 10.23%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 29.21% from 2015 ($23,636).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, GHC's COA is $30,540, which is increased by 5.23% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to GHC's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$17,561$23,636-
2016-17 --$17,691$23,7660.55%
2017-18 $17,734$23,931$17,734$23,9310.69%
2018-19 --$17,734$23,931
2019-20 --$20,340$26,69211.54%
2020-21 --$20,340$26,692
2021-22 --$20,340$26,692
2022-23 --$19,940$26,292-1.50%
2023-24 --$22,669$29,02110.38%
2024-25 --$23,580$30,5405.23%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 9.68% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $9,384. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Georgia Highlands College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,115$9,190-
2016-17$3,245$9,3201.41%
2017-18$3,288$9,4851.77%
2018-19$3,288$9,485
2019-20$3,344$9,6962.22%
2020-21$3,344$9,696
2021-22$3,344$9,696
2022-23$2,944$9,296-4.13%
2023-24$2,944$9,296
2024-25$3,120$10,0808.43%
Georgia Highlands College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,000, and it has decreased -16.67% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,200
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,200
2021-22$1,200
2022-23$1,200
2023-24$1,200
2024-25$1,000-16.67%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 46.32% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Georgia Highlands College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$13,246-
2016-17$13,246
2017-18$13,246
2018-19$13,246
2019-20$15,79619.25%
2020-21$15,796
2021-22$15,796
2022-23$15,796
2023-24$18,52517.28%
2024-25$19,4605.05%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Georgia Highlands College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Georgia Highlands College$10,080
($3,120)		$9,296
($2,944)		8.43%
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus$34,484
($12,058)		$32,876
($11,764)		4.89%
Kennesaw State University$17,736
($5,808)		$17,040
($5,786)		4.08%
University of Georgia$31,688
($11,450)		$30,220
($11,180)		4.86%
Georgia State University$24,840
($8,664)		$23,709
($8,478)		4.77%
Georgia Southern University$17,734
($6,022)		$16,959
($5,905)		4.57%

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