Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $17,191. 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 | $5,750 | $19,043 |
| Housing & meals | $9,620 | $9,620 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Personal & travel | $717 | $717 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$496 | −$496 |
| Total cost of attendance | $17,191 | $30,484 |
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
Savannah State University net price compared with other Georgia colleges
Savannah State University has the 6th-lowest average net price of 55 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Atlanta Metropolitan State College | $5,258 | 17% | $33,252 |
| 3 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $6,842 | 36% | $34,996 |
| 4 | Georgia Highlands College | $6,928 | 21% | $43,184 |
| 5 | Gordon State College | $8,105 | 20% | $37,871 |
| 6 | Savannah State University | $8,172 | 28% | $37,981 |
| 7 | Clayton State University | $8,365 | 40% | $49,179 |
| 8 | South Georgia State College | $8,767 | 16% | $35,697 |
| 9 | East Georgia State College | $9,626 | 17% | $37,174 |
| 10 | University of North Georgia | $9,823 | 37% | $50,135 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Georgia colleges →
Why Savannah State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah State University | — | $8,172 | 28% | $37,981 | This school |
| Dalton State College | — | $5,012 | 25% | $40,251 | |
| Georgia Military College | — | $16,923 | 38% | $39,257 | |
| Fort Valley State University | 66% | $10,338 | 41% | $36,666 | |
| South Georgia State College | — | $8,767 | 16% | $35,697 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Savannah State University would cost you $3,160 more per year than Dalton State College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Savannah State University, mostly from more Dalton State College students living at home, which lowers its average (+$4,192).
- Savannah State University gives aided families $1,312 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | Savannah State University | Dalton State College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $5,750 | $3,336 | +$2,414 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,743 | −$143 |
| Housing & meals | $9,620 | $10,128 | −$508 |
| Personal & travel | $717 | $2,200 | −$1,483 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$496 | −$4,688 | +$4,192 |
| Sticker price | $17,191 | $12,719 | +$4,472 |
| Average grants | −$9,019 | −$7,707 | −$1,312 |
| You pay | $8,172 | $5,012 | +$3,160 |
“+” means Savannah 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.
Savannah State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Savannah State University?
Tuition and fees are $5,750 a year for Georgia residents and $19,043 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Savannah State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $17,191 a year for Georgia residents living on campus and about $30,484 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Savannah State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $8,172 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $6,739; $48–75k pay $9,882; $110k+ pay $12,597. These figures are for Georgia residents.
How much debt do Savannah State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,500, and 16.5% 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 Savannah State University overview