The Cheapest Colleges in Georgia by In State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university and you are a resident of Georgia these are the least expensive in state colleges to consider.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published in state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published in state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Georgia list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Georgia tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Georgia are listed by one year's in state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Georgia? Leading the colleges list is Macon State College in Macon with an in state total cost of $11,159.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | In State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Macon State CollegeMacon, Public Not For Profit |
$11,159 | NA | NA |
#2 Gainesville State CollegeOakwood, Public Not For Profit |
$11,769 | NA | NA |
#3 Middle Georgia CollegeCochran, Public Not For Profit |
$11,935 | NA | NA |
#4 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton, Public Not For Profit |
$12,527 | 30 | 30 |
#5 Dalton State CollegeDalton, Public Not For Profit |
$13,753 | NA | NA |
#6 Gordon CollegeBarnesville, Public Not For Profit |
$14,396 | 25 | 10 |
#7 North Georgia College & State UniversityDahlonega, Public Not For Profit |
$14,744 | NA | NA |
#8 Savannah State UniversitySavannah, Public Not For Profit |
$15,264 | NA | NA |
#9 Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus, Public Not For Profit |
$15,304 | 29 | 21 |
#10 Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley, Public Not For Profit |
$15,704 | 13 | 1 |
#11 Southern Polytechnic State UniversityMarietta, Public Not For Profit |
$15,929 | NA | NA |
#12 University of Phoenix Augusta CampusAugusta, Private For Profit |
$16,457 | NA | NA |
#13 University of Phoenix Atlanta CampusSandy Springs, Private For Profit |
$16,464 | NA | NA |
#14 College of Coastal GeorgiaBrunswick, Public Not For Profit |
$16,467 | 23 | 4 |
#15 Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, Public Not For Profit |
$16,553 | 27 | 18 |
#16 Augusta State UniversityAugusta, Public Not For Profit |
$16,872 | NA | NA |
#17 University of Phoenix Savannah CampusSavannah, Private For Profit |
$17,039 | NA | NA |
#18 University of Phoenix Columbus Georgia CampusColumbus, Private For Profit |
$17,070 | NA | NA |
#19 Armstrong State UniversitySavannah, Public Not For Profit |
$17,188 | NA | NA |
#20 Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, Public Not For Profit |
$17,697 | 34 | 11 |