Georgia Southern University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,485

Cost of attendance at Georgia Southern University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,539

Cost of attendance at Georgia Southern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Georgia Southern University was $15,830. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University net price calculator

$15,830

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average	$12,251
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Georgia Southern University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,830	$367 (2%)	$13,442	$13,996	$16,707	$18,800	$19,092
2021	$15,463	$89	$12,637	$13,653	$16,181	$18,056	$18,472
2020	$15,374	$61	$12,378	$13,651	$16,373	$18,255	$18,358
2019	$15,435	$829 (5%)	$12,940	$14,035	$16,615	$18,180	$18,396
2018	$16,264	$143	$13,322	$14,587	$17,346	$18,631	$18,996
2017	$16,121	$324 (2%)	$13,584	$14,481	$17,088	$18,585	$19,316
2016	$16,445	$413 (3%)	$13,971	$15,204	$17,304	$18,948	$19,485
2015	$16,032	$249 (2%)	$13,714	$14,848	$17,109	$18,817	$19,101
2014	$15,783	--	$13,532	$14,674	$17,172	$18,430	$18,736

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Georgia Southern University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,011	$56	$6,485	$15,326	$1,200
2021	$23,067	$1,274 (6%)	$6,485	$15,382	$1,200
2020	$21,793	$297 (1%)	$6,463	$14,130	$1,200
2019	$22,090	$770 (3%)	$6,356	$14,534	$1,200
2018	$22,860	$67	$6,356	$15,304	$1,200
2017	$22,927	No change	$6,273	$15,454	$1,200
2016	$22,927	$151	$6,273	$15,454	$1,200
2015	$22,776	$281 (1%)	$6,170	$15,406	$1,200
2014	$22,495	$601 (3%)	$6,071	$15,224	$1,200
2013	$21,894	--	$5,754	$14,940	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Georgia Southern University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,722 dormitories available to its students at $6,262 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Georgia Southern University is $696 per month.
Does Georgia Southern University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Georgia Southern University for one academic year is $3,750, which works out to $417 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Georgia Southern University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Georgia Southern University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,882

If living off-campus, with family: $6,282

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,282
How much is Georgia Southern University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Georgia Southern University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Georgia Southern University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$182	$277
For out-of-state students	$643	$1,105

Housing and Meal

Georgia Southern University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Georgia Southern University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,750	$6,262	N/A	5,722
2021	$3,750	$6,386	N/A	5,974
2020	$3,750	$6,280	N/A	6,422
2019	$3,750	$5,900	N/A	6,378
2018	$3,750	$5,900	N/A	4,950
2017	$3,750	$6,050	N/A	4,943
2016	$3,750	$6,050	N/A	4,935

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Georgia Southern University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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