Compare the Cost
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 2013 semester for in-state, beginning freshmen, taking 15 or more hours. Some university's residence hall prices will vary depending on type of room and age of hall.
2013-14 New Freshmen Tuition and Fees
| | Georgia Southwestern | Valdosta State | North Georgia College | Columbus State | Georgia Southern | Georgia College |
| Tuition | $2,312 | $2,487 | $2,487 | $2,487 | $2,487 | $3,400 |
| Mandatory Fees | $650 | $955 | $859 | $880 | $1046 | $926 |
Housing (Private) Suite Style | $2,380 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath | $2,430 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath | $2,972 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath | $2,820 Private Bedroom Private Bath | $3,010 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath | $3,462 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath |
Housing (Shared) Suite Style | $1,780 Shared Bedroom 2 per Bath | $2,180 Shared Bedroom 4 per Bath | $2,471 Shared Bedroom 4 per Bath | $2,645 Private Bedroom 2 per Bath | $2,720 Shared Bedroom 2 per Bath | $2,738 Shared Bedroom 4 per Bath |
| Meal Plan (Highest Plan) | $1,537 | $1,832 | $1,890 | $1,764 | $1,800 | $2,000 |
| Parking Fee | (Annual) $18 | (Annual) $50 | Included with fees | $20 | (Annual) $150 | $69 |
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| TOTAL (Private Room) | $6,897 $13,776/year | $7,754 $15,458/year | $8,208 $16,416/year | $7,971 $15,942/year | $8,493 $16,836/year | $9,857 $19,714/year |
| TOTAL (Shared Room) | $6,297 $12,576/year | $7,504 $14,958/year | $7,707$15,414/year | $7,796 $15,592/year | $8,203 $16,256/year | $9,133 $18,266/year |
Yearly Savings by Attending GSW (Shared Option) | Best Value | $2,382 | $2,838 | $3,016 | $3,680 | $5,690 |