Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,241. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Georgia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,664 | $24,840 |
| Housing & meals | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Personal & travel | $4,662 | $4,662 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,413 | −$3,413 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,241 | $44,417 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Need-based and merit aid at Georgia State University
What Georgia State University reported for full-time first-year students in fall 2025.
If you qualify for need-based aid
If you don't qualify for need-based aid
Not reported.
Items H2-H2A. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Georgia State University net price compared with other Georgia colleges
Georgia State University has the 26th-lowest average net price of 55 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Kennesaw State University | $15,048 | 52% | $57,552 |
| 23 | College of Coastal Georgia | $15,261 | 26% | $39,318 |
| 24 | Georgia Southern University | $15,267 | 55% | $53,236 |
| 25 | Georgia Gwinnett College | $15,844 | 21% | $47,730 |
| 26 | Georgia State University | $15,931 | 53% | $47,384 |
| 27 | Shorter University | $16,646 | 38% | $44,604 |
| 28 | Paine College | $16,670 | 14% | $33,338 |
| 29 | Georgia Military College | $16,923 | 38% | $39,257 |
| 30 | Thomas University | $18,499 | 28% | $49,716 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Georgia colleges →
Why Georgia State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | 55% | $15,931 | 53% | $47,384 | This school |
| Kennesaw State University | 69% | $15,048 | 52% | $57,552 | |
| University of West Georgia | 52% | $12,786 | 43% | $49,587 | |
| University of North Georgia | 68% | $9,823 | 37% | $50,135 | |
| Georgia Southern University | 88% | $15,267 | 55% | $53,236 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Georgia State University would cost you $883 more per year than Kennesaw State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Georgia State University, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$3,301).
- Georgia State University gives aided families $3,350 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | Georgia State University | KSU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,664 | $5,808 | +$2,856 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $1,500 | +$500 |
| Housing & meals | $16,328 | $13,027 | +$3,301 |
| Personal & travel | $4,662 | $5,614 | −$952 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,413 | −$1,941 | −$1,472 |
| Sticker price | $28,241 | $24,008 | +$4,233 |
| Average grants | −$12,310 | −$8,960 | −$3,350 |
| You pay | $15,931 | $15,048 | +$883 |
“+” means Georgia State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Georgia State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Georgia State University?
Tuition and fees are $8,664 a year for Georgia residents and $24,840 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Georgia State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,241 a year for Georgia residents living on campus and about $44,417 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Georgia State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,931 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,787; $48–75k pay $16,656; $110k+ pay $20,305. These figures are for Georgia residents.
How much debt do Georgia State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,750, and 5.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Georgia State University overview