Cost to Attend Georgia Christian University

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Georgia Christian University
Lilburn, Georgia

Annual Costs

Undergraduate Tuition

Tuition for Georgia Christian University is $5,520 for the 2021/2022 academic year. This is 82% cheaper than the national average private non-profit four year college tuition of $30,365. The cost is 63% cheaper than the average Georgia tuition of $14,812 for 4 year colleges. Tuition ranks 23rd in Georgia amongst 4 year colleges for affordability and is the 43rd most expensive 4 year college in the state. Price does not vary by residence.

The school charges an additional fees of $700 in addition to tuition bringing the total effective in-state tuition to $6,220.

Housing Costs

Georgia Christian University doesn't offer on campus housing. If you're not living with family you will need to budget for food and housing in the Lilburn area just like you would for a college with dorms. The estimated rent and meal expense per academic year for off campus housing is $12,500.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and supplies is $1,100.

Other Living Expenses

Off-campus students should budget for $8,000 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

Total Costs

The annual tuition and living expense budget to go to Georgia Christian University was $27,820 for the 2021/2022 academic year. The cost is the same for all students regardless of Georgia residence status as there is no in-state discount. Students residing at home with parents providing food and housing can expect a total cost of $17,320.

Citation: Price data from the U.S. Department of Education's 2022 IPEDS survey response for Georgia Christian University and represent reported costs for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Costs and Tuition for Georgia Christian University
Estimated Budgets
Georgia Resident Total Budget (Living Off Campus)$27,820
   In-State Tuition$5,520
   Other Fees$700
   Off-Campus Housing Budget$12,500
   Off-Campus Other Budget$8,000
   Books and Supplies$1,100
Georgia Resident Total Budget (Living with Parents)$17,320
   In-State Tuition$5,520
   Other Fees$700
   Family Provided Room and Board$0
   With-Family Other Living Budget$10,000
   Books and Supplies$1,100
Non-Resident Total Budget (Living Off Campus)$27,820
   Out-of-State Tuition$5,520
   Other Fees$700
   Off-Campus Housing Budget$12,500
   Off-Campus Other Budget$8,000
   Books and Supplies$1,100
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What it Really Costs

Depending on many factors including student and parent income and assets, the total cost of attendance may be less than the $27,820 published price if scholarship or grant aid is made available to you.

Net Price

The net out-of-pocket total cost you end up paying or financing though student loans is known as the net price. The reported Georgia Christian University net price for in-state students is $23,418* for the 2019/2020 academic year. This net price includes housing and meal expenses.

Pell Grants and other Grant Aid

9% of Georgia Christian University students received grant aid in 2019/2020. The average total aid amount was $4,907. 9 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2019/2020 was $4,907. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Georgia Christian University, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Net Price and Financial Aid for Georgia Christian University
Financial Aid Summary
Average Annual Net Price$23,418*
Percent of Students Receiving Grant Aid9%
Average Total Grant Aid$4,907
Percent of Students Receiving Pell Grants9%
Average Amount of Pell Grant Aid$4,907

Average Net Price by Family Income

The average net total cost of attendance for different levels of family income after federal, state or local government, institutional grant and scholarship aid are awarded. Data last published for the 2019/2020 academic year.

Family Income Avg. Net Price
$0 to $30,000$22,510
$30,001 to $48,000$22,660
$48,001 to $75,000$25,992
$75,001 to $110,000n/a
$110,000+n/a

Average Financial Aid Mix - $27,820 In-State Total Cost

CollegeCalc has estimated typical coverage of the annual in-state tuition and living expenses of $27,820. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.

25%
0%
75%
Grants and Scholarships
25% - $4,907

Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, Georgia Christian University or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.

Federal Loans
0% - $0

Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.

Out of Pocket
75% -  $14,913

Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.


*Reported Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's Academic Year 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Tuition Comparison to Similar Private Colleges in the Region

School Cost vs. Georgia Christian University
Milligan College401.8% more expensive
Virginia Intermont College344.6% more expensive
Mid Continent University48.4% more expensive

Cost of a Degree

When considering ability to pay for college, the annual cost is often discussed but it's the "all in" multi-year degree cost which matters in the end. Let's take a look at what it could really cost for four years at Georgia Christian University.

Estimated 4 Year Cost at Published Tuition

At the current published rates, an estimated total tuition, fees and living expense price for a 4 year bachelor's degree at Georgia Christian University is $111,280 for students graduating in normal time. This methodology for estimating the 4 year cost is a straight multiple of the most recent reported annual total cost and does not factor in tuition increases during the time you're in school. It also assumes you receive no grant or scholarship aid and pay the full list price.

If you end up on the "five year plan" and need an additional year to graduate, your five year cost could be as high as $139,100 or $0 using an average net price.

**Based on a 4 year multiple of Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Other Costs

Estimated Cost Per Semester

Most colleges don't charge students on an annual basis but instead require payment semester by semester. If you ever need to take an additional semester of classes to complete you degree you shouldn't have to pay for a full academic year. These our estimated costs for a semester at Georgia Christian University.

Georgia Resident Tuition Per Semester$2,760
Georgia Resident Total Cost Per Semester$13,910

Cost Per Credit Hour and Cost for a Class

Some schools offer the ability to take single classes by paying on a per credit hour basis. The reported price per credit hour and estimated cost for one class at Georgia Christian University are as follows. Per credit costs are for reference only as many schools will not allow students to pay by credit hour.

Cost per credit hour and per class at Georgia Christian University
Price per credit hour$230
Cost for one class (3 credit hours)$690
Cost for one class (4 credit hours)$920

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Estimated Future Cost and Expected Tuition Increase

What will it cost to send your child to Georgia Christian University in the future? In the past four years, this school's published in-state tuition and fee total rose from $4,800 to $5,520. This amounts to an average annual price increase of 3%. Nationally, university tuition prices are rising around 5% per year. Looking out five, ten, fifteen or eighteen years, these are CollegeCalc's estimates how much you could expect to pay for a 4 year degree assuming tuition increases at the national average rate. Estimated future prices are based on the current 4 year cost of $111,280.00. Use the college savings plan calculator below to perform a more comprehensive analysis on future costs and how much you will need to save for Georgia Christian University.

Annual4 Year Degree
Estimated Cost in 5 years for students enrolling in 2028$38,259$153,036
Estimated Cost in 10 years for students enrolling in 2033$48,829$195,317
Estimated Cost in 15 years for students enrolling in 2038 $62,320$249,279
Estimated Cost in 18 years for students enrolling in 2041 $72,143$288,572

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About Georgia Christian University

Georgia Christian University is a four year private college located in Lilburn, Georgia.  Full time enrollment is 49 and part time is 6.  Georgia Christian University has an open admission policy meaning that any prospective student who has completed high school or attained a GED certificate may enroll in classes. Learn more about Georgia Christian University at CollegeSimply.

Students attending this school may pursue both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Address
Georgia Christian University
646 Exchange Place
Lilburn, Georgia
30047-3778

For Profit / Not For Profit Status

Georgia Christian University is a private not for profit institution.

Georgia Christian University cost and financial aid data source: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=461236 IPEDS survey data. Data last updated February 2023 and reflects academic year 2021/2022 costs reported by the school.