by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Atlanta Metropolitan State College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Atlanta Metropolitan State College came in at $3,248 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $10,400. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for totaled $680 in-state and $680 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,568 | $9,720 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Total | $3,248 | $10,400 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Atlanta Metropolitan State College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Atlanta Metropolitan State College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Atlanta Metropolitan State College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Atlanta Metropolitan State College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Atlanta Metropolitan State College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,425 | $9,051 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,425 | $9,051 |
| One Year Ago | $2,425 | $9,051 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,568 | $9,720 |
The chart here shows how tuition at AMSC has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 7.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,168 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of -2.27%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $3,174. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.98%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $10,501.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $3,174 | $10,501 |
| In 2 Years | $3,101 | $10,603 |
| In 3 Years | $3,030 | $10,706 |
| In 4 Years | $2,961 | $10,810 |
| In 5 Years | $2,893 | $10,915 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $42,620, compared with about $12,266 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, head to the Atlanta Metropolitan State College Financial Aid page.
