by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Georgia State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University stood at $8,664 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $24,840. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals were $1,320 in-state and $1,320 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Total | $8,664 | $24,840 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Georgia State University charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Georgia State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Georgia State University is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Georgia State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Georgia State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| One Year Ago | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,344 | $23,520 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Georgia State has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.1%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $26,094 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by -2.17%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,476. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.49%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $24,962.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,476 | $24,962 |
| In 2 Years | $8,292 | $25,084 |
| In 3 Years | $8,112 | $25,207 |
| In 4 Years | $7,936 | $25,330 |
| In 5 Years | $7,763 | $25,454 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $100,583, compared with about $32,816 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Georgia State University, head to the Georgia State University Financial Aid page.
