Georgia State University's published cost of attendance is $28,241, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $13,787 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $16,656, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,305.
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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) | $28,241 |
| Tuition and Fees | $24,840 |
| Room and Board | $13,392 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,310 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,931 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,787 |
| $30–48k | $14,430 |
| $48–75k | $16,656 |
| $75–110k | $19,390 |
| $110k+ | $20,305 |
Georgia State University's published cost of attendance is $28,241, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $13,787 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $16,656, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,305. Azimuth ranks Georgia State University #351 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The spread across income bands reflects Georgia State's public-tuition structure and its broad financial-aid reach, which together keep net prices meaningfully below sticker for most students who qualify for need-based support. As with any institution, net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown — see the net price illusion for context on how published costs and actual costs diverge. Georgia State University participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and work-study, per the financial aid page. The university also maintains a scholarship portal connecting students to institutional and external scholarship opportunities. These aid channels collectively help close the gap between sticker price and what students pay, particularly for Pell-eligible students who represent a substantial share of the Georgia State undergraduate population. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,903, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,837; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,898, median federal debt of $20,903 projects to a monthly payment of about $236 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Georgia State University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,898, placing Georgia State University in the 39.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $553 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 55.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Georgia State University #796 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 448 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,050, ranked #181 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 375 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,222, ranked #244 nationally in its major. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 374 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,632, ranked #56 nationally in its major. Computer Science reports 353 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $100,582, ranked #93 nationally in its major.
