Georgia Southwestern offers an excellent education at a competitive price. Below you can compare our prices with other Georgia Universities. Not only do we offer one of the best values in Georgia, we do it with new residence halls and numerous freshman scholarships. The prices below are based on the Fall 2020 semester for Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee residents who are beginning freshmen, taking 15 or more hours. University residence hall prices vary depending on type of room and age of hall.
2020-2021 New Freshmen Tuition and Fees
6 States 1 Rate - Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee residents pay in-state tuition.
| Georgia Southwestern | Valdosta State | Georgia Southern | North Georgia Dahlonega | Columbus State | West Georgia | Kennesaw State | Georgia College | |
| Tuition | $2,540 | $2,732 | $2,732 | $2,798 | $2,732 | $2,732 | $2,781 | $3,754 |
| Mandatory Fees | $700 | $1106 | $1057 | $933 | $935 | $1075 | $993 | $1,008 |
| Housing (Private)Suite Style | $2,770 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$2,848 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$3,233 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$3,667 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$3,563 Private Bedroom Private Bath |
$3,672 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$5,000 Private Bedroom Private Bath |
$3,727 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath |
| Housing (Shared)Suite Style | $2,075 Shared Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$2,683 Shared Bedroom 4 per Bath |
$2,921 Shared Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$3,046 Shared Bedroom 4 per Bath |
$3,141 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$3,305 Shared Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$3,825 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath |
$3,634 Shared Bedroom 4 per Bath |
| Meal Plan (Highest Plan) | $2,135 | $2,061 | $1,875 | $2,091 | $2,135 | $2,365 | $2,165 | $2,088 |
| Parking Fee | (Annual) $18 | (Annual) $50 | (Annual) $160 | Included with fees | Included with fees | Included with fees | Included with fees | Included with fees |
| TOTAL (Private Room) | $8,163 $16,308/year |
$8,797 $17,544/year |
$9,057 $17,954/year |
$9,489 $18,978/year |
$9,365 $18,730/year |
$9,844 $19,688/year |
$10,939 $21,878/year |
$10,577 $21,154/year |
| TOTAL (Shared Room) | $7,468 $14,918/year |
$8,632 $17,214/year |
$8,745 $17,330/year |
$8,868 $17,736/year |
$8,943 $17,886/year |
$9,477 $18,954/year |
$9,764 $19,528/year |
$10,484 $20,968/year |
| Yearly Savings by Attending GSW (Shared Option) | Best Value | $2,296 | $2,412 | $2,818 | $2,968 | $4,036 | $4,610 | $6,050 |
