Georgia Central's tuition & fees has increased from $5,125 (2014) to $6,220 (2018), and the rate of tuition increase is 21.37% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $7,213 (year 2014) to $6,700 (year 2018).
The 2018 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Georgia Central University.
Georgia Central's tuition increase rate is higher than the Georgia's average increase rate of -8.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 10.73% from 2014 ($25,125).
For the current academic year 2023-2024, Georgia Central's COA is $27,820, which is increased by 4.10% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to Georgia Central's COA over the past 4 years.
On-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have increased 21.37% for the last 4 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $5,520. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Georgia Central University over last the 4 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,100, and it has increased 10.00% from the year 2014 to 2018.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $1,000 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $1,100 | 10.00% |
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| 2016-17 | $1,100 | |
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| 2017-18 | $1,100 | |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 2.50% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2018. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Georgia Central University.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $19,000 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $20,000 | 5.26% |
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| 2016-17 | $20,500 | 2.50% |
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| 2017-18 | $20,500 | |
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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Georgia Central University and similar schools.
| 2024 | 2023 | Increase Rate |
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| Georgia Central University | $6,220 | $6,220 | - |
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| Savannah College of Art and Design | $40,595 | $39,605 | 2.50% |
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| Emory University | $60,774 | $57,948 | 4.88% |
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| Mercer University | $33,380 | $30,317 | 10.10% |
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| Clark Atlanta University | $26,446 | $24,730 | 6.94% |
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| Spelman College | $30,058 | $28,885 | 4.06% |
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