by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Middle Georgia State University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending Middle Georgia State University ranged from $20,189.00 and up to $31,541.00 across residency tiers.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: about $20,189.00 in-state against $31,541.00 for non-residents.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $5,038.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,151.00 |
| Total cost | $20,189.00 |
| That is 5% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,189.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,256.00 |
| Net price | $12,933.00 |
| That is 33% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,189.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,949.00 |
| Net price | $11,240.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $16,390.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,151.00 |
| Total cost | $31,541.00 |
| That is 64% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $31,541.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,256.00 |
| Net price | $24,285.00 |
| That is 26% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $31,541.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,949.00 |
| Net price | $22,592.00 |
| That is 17% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at about 12.9% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| Freshman year | $12,688.00 | $14,600.00 | $22,791.00 |
| Senior year | $18,253.00 | $21,003.00 | $32,786.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $61,435.00 | $70,688.00 | $110,348.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $23,405.00 | $26,930.00 | $42,039.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $707.00 | $813.00 | $1,270.00 |
| Total amount paid | $84,839.00 | $97,618.00 | $152,386.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| Freshman year | $12,688.00 | $14,600.00 | $22,791.00 |
| Senior year | $14,324.00 | $16,481.00 | $25,728.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $27,012.00 | $31,081.00 | $48,519.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,291.00 | $11,841.00 | $18,484.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $311.00 | $358.00 | $558.00 |
| Total amount paid | $37,303.00 | $42,921.00 | $67,002.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| Freshman year | $25,503.00 | $27,415.00 | $35,606.00 |
| Senior year | $36,688.00 | $39,438.00 | $51,221.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $123,482.00 | $132,736.00 | $172,395.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $47,042.00 | $50,567.00 | $65,676.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,421.00 | $1,528.00 | $1,984.00 |
| Total amount paid | $170,524.00 | $183,303.00 | $238,071.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| Freshman year | $25,503.00 | $27,415.00 | $35,606.00 |
| Senior year | $28,790.00 | $30,947.00 | $40,194.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $54,293.00 | $58,362.00 | $75,800.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,684.00 | $22,234.00 | $28,877.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $625.00 | $672.00 | $872.00 |
| Total amount paid | $74,977.00 | $80,596.00 | $104,677.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $12,361.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $13,922.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,194.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $13,045.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,948.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,887.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,331.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Middle Georgia State University Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Middle Georgia State University amounts to $9,500.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,750.00 |
| 25th | $5,250.00 |
| Median (50th) | $9,500.00 |
| 75th | $18,420.00 |
| 90th | $28,750.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500.00 |
| Middle income | $9,728.00 |
| High income | $9,375.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $125.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $9,500.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Middle Georgia State University amounts to $2,881.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The federal default-rate classification for Middle Georgia State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 11.9% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Middle Georgia State University total $535,785,545.00 spread across 33,570 recipients.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 274 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $4,269.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 106 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,276.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Middle Georgia State University, the questions below are worth your time:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.