by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Georgia Highlands College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Georgia Highlands College ran $3,120 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $10,080. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees totaled $696 in-state and $696 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,424 | $9,384 |
| Fees | $696 | $696 |
| Total | $3,120 | $10,080 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Georgia Highlands College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Georgia Highlands College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Georgia Highlands College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Georgia Highlands College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Georgia Highlands College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,280 | $8,632 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,280 | $8,632 |
| One Year Ago | $2,280 | $8,632 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,424 | $9,384 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at GHC has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 8.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $10,958 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of -1.99%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $3,057. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.44%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,224.
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 | $3,057 | $10,224 |
| In 2 Years | $2,996 | $10,370 |
| In 3 Years | $2,936 | $10,518 |
| In 4 Years | $2,877 | $10,669 |
| In 5 Years | $2,819 | $10,822 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $41,781, compared with about $11,866 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Georgia Highlands College, visit the Georgia Highlands College Financial Aid page.
