Published cost of attendance is $30,258. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $15,396, middle-income families pay around $19,179, higher-income families pay approximately $23,216.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $30,258 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,512 |
| Room and Board | $12,302 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,572 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,686 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,396 |
| $30–48k | $16,772 |
| $48–75k | $19,179 |
| $75–110k | $22,294 |
| $110k+ | $23,216 |
Published cost of attendance is $30,258. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $15,396, middle-income families pay around $19,179, higher-income families pay approximately $23,216. Azimuth ranks Georgia College & State University #591 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 58.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,753. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,852, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $251 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Georgia College & State University earn median 4-year earnings of $62,852, placing Georgia College & State University in the 63.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,058 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Georgia College & State University in the 32.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Georgia College & State University #753 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Georgia College & State University's concentration in business and applied professional fields. Digital Marketing is the largest program with 117 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $71,560, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 107 students with median 4-year earnings of $83,058, and Research Psychology delivers median 4-year earnings of $54,441 across 90 graduates. Journalism and Kinesiology round out the top programs, with graduates earning $57,843 and $55,817 respectively. This program mix — anchored by Business — supports solid early-career outcomes and sustained earnings growth through the early career years.
