Georgia State Tuition & Cost

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How Much Does It Cost to Attend?

In State Georgia Resident Sticker Price

$30,486

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$46,662

Breakdown

In State Costs for Georgia State University
  • Tuition $8,664
  • Books and Supplies $2,000
  • Other Fees $1,320
  • Room and Board $13,392
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,110
  • Total One Year Cost $30,486

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at Georgia State University for undergraduate students residing in Georgia is $8,664. Room and board charges total $13,392 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $2,000 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $1,320 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $5,110 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Georgia State University full time should expect a total annual cost of $30,486.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at Georgia State University is $24,840 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $13,392 for room and board, $2,000 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $1,320. Students are advised to budget $5,110 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $46,662. This figure is 53.1% higher than what Georgia residents pay.

Housing Costs

On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $13,392 per academic year. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in Atlanta should budget at least this amount.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and educational supplies is $2,000.

Other Living Expenses

If living on-campus, students should budget for $5,110 in additional living expenses. Off-campus students should budget for $7,040 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

All price data is sourced from the IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Georgia State University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $16,854* in 2023/2024. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses.

Average Net Price 2023/2024

$16,854

Below is the average net price by student family income.

Net Price by Income Georgia State University
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$13,787
$30,001 to $48,000$14,430
$48,001 to $75,000$16,656
$75,001 to $110,000$19,390
$110,000+$20,305

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Georgia State University, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that your net price will fluctuate based on factors such as family income, assets and individual financial need. Net price is the out-of-pocket total cost that students end up paying or financing though student loans.

*Reported Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Financial Aid

94% of full-time undergrad Georgia State University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $12,052 per student during the 2023/2024 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back.

Pell Grants

53 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2023/2024 was $6,046. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Georgia State University, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Student Loans

38% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $4,830 and 3% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $10,698.

Financial Aid Georgia State University
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $12,052 94%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $5,271 28%
Pell Grants $6,046 53%
Other Federal Grants $970 3%
State and Local Grants $8,199 80%
Federal Student Loans $4,830 38%
Other Student Loans $10,698 3%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024

Financial Aid Mix - $30,486 In-State Total Cost

CollegeSimply has modeled example payment coverage for the annual in-state tuition and living expenses of $30,486. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.

Grants 47%
Loans 19%
Out of Pocket 33%

Grants and Scholarships

47% - $12,052

Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, Georgia State University or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.

Federal Student Loans

19% - $4,830

Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.

Out of Pocket Cost

33% - $8,494

Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it really could cost you out of pocket to go to Georgia State University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $67,416. The loan balance of $67,416 is a four year multiple of the $16,854 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $766 could be required to pay off your student loan. The total of all payments including interest would sum $91,941.75.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 6.52%.

Example student loan for Georgia State University
Example Loan $67,416
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 6.52%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $766.18
Total Interest Paid $24,525.75
Sum of All Loan Payments $91,941.75

Student Loan Affordability

In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending Georgia State University, should consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.

Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $91,941.75 would be needed to afford a $766.18 monthly payment in the example $67,416.00 loan modeled above. This assumes a repayment over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below. View statistics about Georgia State University student loan debt and graduate salaries under student outcomes.

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$121,944
Projected degree price by year for Georgia State University
Year Georgia Residents Non Residents
1 $30,486 $46,662
2 $31,769 $48,625
3 $33,106 $50,672
4 $34,499 $52,804

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Georgia State University to be $121,944 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 4.2% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Tuition Details

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Georgia State University
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Georgia Residents $306 $918 $1,224
Out of State Residents $980 $2,940 $3,920

Estimated cost for a class at Georgia State University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Georgia State University versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Georgia State University Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan No
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan No
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

Tuition History

Historical in-state and out-of-state tuition and price increases for Georgia State University.

Tuition history for Georgia State University
Year In-State Out-of-state Annual Increase
2023 $7,158 $22,389 0%
2022 $7,158 $22,389 0%
2021 $7,158 $22,389 0%
2020 $7,158 $22,389 0%
2019 $7,158 $22,389 2.5%
2018 $6,984 $21,843 0%
2017 $6,984 $21,843 2%
2016 $6,846 $21,414 0%
2015 $6,846 $21,414 5.5%
2014 $6,490 $21,058 4%
2013 $6,240 $20,808 7.1%
2012 $5,826 $20,393 -17.6%
2011 $7,070 $25,280 -5.7%
2010 $7,498 $25,708 23.8%
2009 $6,056 $20,624 17.7%
2008 $5,147 $17,623 7.6%
2007 $4,782 $16,351 7.1%
2006 $4,464 $15,378 7.5%
2005 $4,154 $14,260 6%
2004 $3,920 $13,544 12.9%
2003 $3,472 $11,842 5.5%
2002 $3,292 $11,188 5.1%
2001 $3,132 $10,650 8.5%
2000 $2,886 $10,128 3.9%
1999 $2,778 $9,784 3.9%
1998 $2,673 $9,423 12.1%
1997 $2,385 $8,640 6%
1996 $2,249 $7,424 4.4%
1995 $2,154 $6,744 6.7%
1994 $2,019 $6,452 3.4%
1993 $1,952 $6,258 3.6%
1992 $1,884 $6,024 4%
1991 $1,812 $5,790 8.8%
1990 $1,665 $5,490 5%
1989 $1,585 $5,276 4.4%
1988 $1,518 $4,864 7%
1987 $1,419 $4,749

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139940.

Last updated: August 2026