by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University were $6,022 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $17,734. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees were $1,534 in-state and $1,534 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,488 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Total | $6,022 | $17,734 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Georgia Southern University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Georgia Southern University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Georgia Southern University is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Georgia Southern University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Georgia Southern University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| One Year Ago | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,488 | $16,200 |
The following chart shows how tuition at GaSou has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $18,625 for the coming 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.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about -2.32%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,882. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.42%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $17,808.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,882 | $17,808 |
| In 2 Years | $5,745 | $17,882 |
| In 3 Years | $5,611 | $17,957 |
| In 4 Years | $5,480 | $18,032 |
| In 5 Years | $5,352 | $18,107 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $71,679, or about $22,718 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Georgia Southern University, check out the Georgia Southern University Financial Aid page.
