College Costs in Georgia

The 2025 Directory of Georgia Colleges and Prices

Georgia Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2025

How much does it cost to attend college in Georgia?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Georgia was $10,399 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $5,231 lower than the U.S. average and ranks Georgia cheaper than average as the 41st most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of -$1,154 from the 2019-2020 average of $11,553 and represents a -9.99% annual decline in tuition costs. The list of Georgia colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 120 colleges and universities in Georgia, the most popular being Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus with 25,178 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $10,258. Emory University is the most expensive in Georgia with an in-state tuition of $59,920.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Georgia Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Georgia
G
Athens, GA

University of Georgia

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$9,790 Tuition

#3 Best Colleges in Georgia

  • 41,615enrollment
  • $16,303net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1390SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

22 reviews

$4,078 Tuition

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

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Georgia State University
G
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

$7,158 Tuition

#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 34,974enrollment
  • $16,390net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1280SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
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Atlanta, GA

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$10,258 Tuition

#1 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 47,946enrollment
  • $15,901net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1530SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

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Emory University
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Atlanta, GA

Emory University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

$59,920 Tuition

#24 Best Colleges in America

  • 15,046enrollment
  • $27,986net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

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Savannah College of Art and Design
S
Savannah, GA

Savannah College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

$40,095 Tuition

#11 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 17,575enrollment
  • $46,524net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Spelman College
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Spelman College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

$26,915 Tuition

#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,633enrollment
  • $37,403net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

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Clark Atlanta University
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$23,484 Tuition

#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,135enrollment
  • $29,736net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Georgia Southern University
G
Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$4,371 Tuition

#6 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 26,041enrollment
  • $16,957net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Mercer University
M
Macon, GA

Mercer University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$40,590 Tuition

#3 Best Value Colleges in Georgia

  • 9,124enrollment
  • $24,197net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1350SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.98Avg GPA

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Morehouse College
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$27,984 Tuition

 

  • 2,738enrollment
  • $34,733net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 

University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$4,371 Tuition

#5 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 12,728enrollment
  • $14,962net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Savannah State University
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HBCU
Savannah, GA

Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$4,064 Tuition

#13 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,078enrollment
  • $8,506net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

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Albany State University
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HBCU
Albany, GA

Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

$4,064 Tuition

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,544enrollment
  • $13,775net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.77Avg GPA

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Valdosta State University
V
Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$4,371 Tuition

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,151enrollment
  • $11,532net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

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Berry College
B
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$40,140 Tuition

#5 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,370enrollment
  • $25,383net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1278SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

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Perimeter College
P
Decatur, GA

Perimeter College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,280 Tuition

 

  • 15,522enrollment
  • $10,013net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Georgia Gwinnett College
G
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

$3,214 Tuition

 

  • 11,907enrollment
  • $11,037net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA

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