Georgia State Housing Costs

$4,662 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at Georgia State?

Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Georgia State University.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Living Expenses at Georgia State

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,496 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $4,462. Altogether, an on-campus student at Georgia State University budgeted around $25,164 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Georgia State University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$18,502	$23,042
— Housing	$6,496
— Meals	$4,462
Other Living Expenses	$4,662	$6,593
Books and Supplies	$2,000	$2,000
Total	$25,164	$31,635

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $97,411

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

Over four years you could pay about $97,411 by the time you graduate.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Georgia State University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$19,548
Two Years Ago	$18,479
One Year Ago	$20,990
Most Recent Year (2026)	$18,502
One Year From Now *	$18,171
Two Years From Now *	$17,847
Three Years From Now *	$17,529
Four Years From Now *	$17,216

* estimated

Year over year, room and board actually decreased — schools occasionally restate prior figures, so do not assume the drop continues.

Build In Yearly Cost Growth

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Meal Plans and Housing Requirements at Georgia State

Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.